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equivocal
adjective(e-quiv-o-cal)open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
Synonyms: ambiguous,
Antonyms: unequivocal,
Examples:
An equivocal statement.
The polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates.
The officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness.
Popularity is an equivocal crown.
An equivocal response to an embarrassing question.
The polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates.
The officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness.
Popularity is an equivocal crown.
An equivocal response to an embarrassing question.
equivocal
adjective(e-quiv-o-cal)open to question
Examples:
Aliens of equivocal loyalty.
His conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son.
His conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son.
equivocal
adjective(e-quiv-o-cal)uncertain as a sign or indication
Examples:
The evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal.