🇬🇧🇪🇸 ambiguous - ambiguo : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "ambiguous" ("ambiguo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
"Ambiguous" is an adjective used to describe something that can be understood in more than one way or has more than one possible meaning. It often refers to statements, instructions, or situations that are unclear or confusing because they can be interpreted in different ways.
Grandpa said, “Back in my day, things were better,” but he never said what things… very ambiguous!
The restaurant sign said, “Best food in town!” but never said which town… suspiciously ambiguous.
The pirate’s treasure map just said, “Somewhere near the beach.” Way too ambiguous for my liking.
The ambiguous movie ending left everyone arguing about what really happened.
The ambiguous fortune cookie message read, "You will find something you are looking for."
On the park bench, a small box bore an ambiguous note: "Open if ready." The sender's name was ambiguous. The box had ambiguous tape and an ambiguous smiley sticker. She felt ambiguous hope, then opened it. Inside a single key and a train ticket: a ride home. She laughed, relieved, and tucked the key into her pocket.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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