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What do you mean by ambiguous?
Full Definition of ambiguity 1a : the quality or state of being ambiguous especially in meaning The ambiguity of the poem allows several interpretations. b : a word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways : an ambiguous word or expression. 2 : uncertainty.
What is the synonym of inscrutable?
2’the ways of the gods are inscrutable’ mysterious, inexplicable, unexplainable, incomprehensible, beyond comprehension, beyond understanding, impossible to understand, unintelligible, impenetrable, unfathomable, fathomless, opaque, puzzling, perplexing, baffling, bewildering, confusing, abstruse, arcane, obscure.
What words mean the same as ambiguous?
ambiguous
- equivocal, ambivalent, open to debate, open to argument, arguable, debatable.
- Delphic, cryptic, enigmatic, gnomic, paradoxical, misleading.
- obscure, unclear, vague, abstruse, puzzling, perplexing, riddling, doubtful, dubious, uncertain.
- double-edged, backhanded.
What is inscrutable antonym?
inscrutable. Antonyms: obvious, self-evident, familiar, intelligible, explainable. Synonyms: unintelligible, untraceable, mysterious, unfathomable, profound, insolvable, impenetrable, hidden.
Does ambiguous mean unclear?
Ambiguous, on the other hand, means unclear or able to be understood in multiple ways (it comes in part from the Latin agere, meaning to drive”).
Is inscrutable antonym of comprehensible?
What is the opposite of comprehensible?
| complicated | convoluted |
|---|---|
| cryptic | inscrutable |
| incoherent | unfathomable |
| perplexing | indistinct |
| mysterious | unknowable |
What does inscrutable mean in Lord of the Flies?
inscrutable. difficult or impossible to understand. “Jack lifted his head and stared at the inscrutable masses of creeper that lay across the trail.” p.
How do you use inscrutable in a sentence?
Inscrutable in a Sentence 🔉
- When Larry wrote the letter, he was so tired the writing was nearly inscrutable.
- Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand the killer’s inscrutable motives.
- In situations where evidence is lacking, some murder cases remain inscrutable forever.
Which sentence is ambiguous?
An ambiguous sentence has two or more possible meanings within a single sentence or sequence of words. This can confuse the reader and make the meaning of the sentence unclear.
How do you use ambiguous?
Ambiguous in a Sentence 🔉
- Ambiguous classroom rules like ‘Be responsible.’
- I wish my professor’s instructions were less ambiguous so that I could better understand them.
- With an ambiguous plot, no one could understand the film’s premise.
- Because his driving directions are ambiguous, I use my reliable map.