Ambiguous and Fuzzy

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

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

Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously

Fuzzy

Fuzzy adjective - Not expressed in precise terms.
Usage example: the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so

Ambiguous and fuzzy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ambiguous" instead an adjective "Fuzzy".

Nearby Words: fuzz, fuzzed, fuzzily, fuzzing

Both words in one sentence

  • Fantasy The boundary with Science Fiction is notoriously ambiguous and the boundary with horror is often no less fuzzy.
    Source: Fantasy
  • Video Game / Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals Ambiguous Gender: Though the first game made it clear Artea was male, the second was a bit more fuzzy on this matter.
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