Understanding the difference between these commonly confused words
open to more than one interpretation
Example:
"The statement was deliberately ambiguous."
Synonyms:
A commonly used word in English vocabulary. Check our dictionary for the complete definition.
Use Ambiguous when you need to open to more than one interpretation. It is most commonly used in contexts where the action or state being described aligns with this definition.
Use Misambiguous when you need to express this particular meaning. This word is appropriate in situations where the context matches its specific meaning.
Remember: Ambiguous typically relates to the first definition, while Misambiguous relates to the second. Think of the context and meaning you want to convey, and choose accordingly.
Using Ambiguous: The statement was deliberately ambiguous.
Using Misambiguous: The misambiguous was evident in the outcome.