Ambiguous and Specific

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Ambiguous

Ambiguous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
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Specific is an antonym for ambiguous in unclear topic.
Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously

Specific

Specific adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Usage example: specific instructions regarding the interrogation of prisoners
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Ambiguous is an antonym for specific in particular topic.
Nearby Words: specify, specification, specifically, specificity
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  • Ambiguous Gender Thomas the Tank Engine: Despite being male in the books, Rusty was never referred to by gender-specific pronouns in the TV series and had a rather ambiguous-looking face and persona.
    Source: Ambiguous Gender
  • The scene ambiguous, with specific directions to the actress playing the Cylon to make it so.
    Source: Infant Immortality / Live-Action TV
  • Ambiguous Disorder: Shirley Turner has never been diagnosed with anything specific (or, if she has, Kuenne chose not to include it in the documentary), but her behavior speaks for itself.
    Source: Film / Dear Zachary
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