equivocal
1 of 1adjective/ˈɪk.wɪ.və.kəl/
1
having two or more possible meanings
- The politician gave an equivocal answer about his stance on the issue.
- Her equivocal response left everyone unsure about her true intentions.
- The clues in the puzzle were designed to be equivocal, adding to the challenge.
- The message was so equivocal that it could be interpreted in several ways.
- The contract's terms were intentionally equivocal, causing confusion among the parties.
Antonyms:
2
uncertain as a sign or indication
3
(of a statement or situation) intentionally vague or misleading
- His equivocal remarks during the interview left everyone unsure of his position.
- The report was filled with equivocal language, making it difficult to draw clear conclusions.
- She offered an equivocal response that didn’t answer the question directly.
- The politician's equivocal stance on the issue frustrated both supporters and opponents.
- The artist’s equivocal style often leads viewers to interpret her work in various ways.