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ambiguousness

/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs.nəs/
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Adverb:ambiguously
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Adjective:ambiguous
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ambiguousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or lack of clarity.

Example

"The deliberate ambiguousness of the diplomatic statement allowed both nations to claim a political victory."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "ambiguousness" and "ambiguity" are synonymous, "ambiguity" is far more common in both everyday and academic writing, whereas "ambiguousness" is typically used to emphasize the inherent quality or state of being unclear rather than a specific instance of double meaning.

• Rhymes for ambiguousness

• Nearby Words

ambiguity
ambiguous
ambiguously
ambiguousness
ambition
ambitionless
ambitious

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "ambiguous" plus the native suffix "-ness." "Ambiguous" derives from the Latin "ambiguus" (doubtful, shifting), from "ambigere" (to wander about, waver), combining "ambi-" (both ways) and "agere" (to drive).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ambiguousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ambiguousness
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