equivocal

Definitions

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Uncertain or questionable in nature.

Examples

The politician gave an equivocal answer that left the voters unsure of his true position.

Her reaction to the news was equivocal, making it difficult to tell if she was happy or disappointed.

The evidence presented in court remained equivocal, failing to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Synonyms

ambiguous vague uncertain indefinite obscure dubious nebulous

Antonyms

clear definite unambiguous certain explicit precise unequivocal