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
Complicated and ambiguous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Complicated" instead an adjective "Ambiguous".
Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously
Complicated
Complicated adjective - Having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated.
Ambiguous and complicated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ambiguous" instead an adjective "Complicated".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- deep and ambiguous
- deep and complicated
- confused and ambiguous
- confused and complicated
- abstruse and ambiguous
- abstruse and complicated
- unfathomable and ambiguous
- unfathomable and complicated
- obscure and ambiguous
- obscure and complicated
- cryptic and ambiguous
- cryptic and complicated
- esoteric and ambiguous
- esoteric and complicated
Both words in one sentence
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Unlucky/Victorious Childhood Friend: The Midori/Akira/Yui triangle of ambiguous and less ambiguous feelings and sexualities makes it... complicated to know who is which.
Source: Manga / Kaguya Hime -
The "Tru-Gary" show episode could also be a complicated inversion of this... but it's ambiguous. Squee!
Source: Series / Running Man -
Invoked by her father, Gustavus Adolphus, who ordered that his sole heir be raised as a prince, and possibly complicated by the allegations of Ambiguous Gender raised at her birth.
Source: Tomboy Princess
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