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ambiguous

British pronunciation/æmbˈɪɡjuːəs/
American pronunciation/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
ambiguous
[ADJECTIVE]
1

having multiple meanings and being open to different interpretations, which can be intentional at times

synonyms : equivocal
antonyms : unequivocal
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2

having more than one possible meaning

antonyms : unambiguous
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3

having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns

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Examples
1The statute is ambiguous.
2Relationships are ambiguous.
3Her answer was ambiguous.
4French law is ambiguous.
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