Ambiguous and Baffling

Ambiguous

Ambiguous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: the exact reason for the change in plans is ambiguous, but I suspect it has something to do with money

Baffling and ambiguous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Baffling" instead an adjective "Ambiguous".

Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously

Baffling

Baffling adjective - Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe.
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Ambiguous and baffling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ambiguous" instead an adjective "Baffling".

Nearby Words: baffle, baffled, bafflement

Both words in one sentence

  • Anime / Serendipity the Pink Dragon Ambiguous Gender: A baffling example in the English dub, Peela-Peela is referred to as a female in the first half of the movie and a male in the second half.
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