Definitions and Examples of doubtful, uncertain, ambiguous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not feeling certain about something; uncertain.
Example
He was doubtful about the accuracy of the report and wanted to verify the data.
Not able to be relied on; not known or definite.
Example
The outcome of the election was uncertain until the final votes were counted.
Open to more than one interpretation; not having a clear meaning.
Example
The instructions were ambiguous and caused confusion among the participants.
Key Differences: doubtful vs uncertain vs ambiguous
- 1Doubtful implies a lack of certainty or confidence in something.
- 2Uncertain suggests a lack of knowledge or information about something.
- 3Ambiguous indicates that something has more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
Effective Usage of doubtful, uncertain, ambiguous
- 1Clarify Meaning: Use antonyms to clarify the meaning of a word or concept.
- 2Express Doubt: Incorporate antonyms in conversations to express doubt or uncertainty.
- 3Avoid Misunderstandings: Utilize these antonyms to avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of apodictic convey a lack of certainty or clarity in meaning. Doubtful suggests a lack of confidence, uncertain implies a lack of knowledge, and ambiguous indicates multiple possible meanings. Use these antonyms to clarify meaning, express doubt, and avoid misunderstandings.
