Definitions and Examples of obscure, ambiguous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not clear or easily understood; vague or uncertain.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure and open to interpretation.
Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; unclear or indefinite.
Example
The politician's statement was ambiguous and left many people confused about his stance.
Key Differences: obscure vs ambiguous
- 1Obscure implies a lack of clarity or definition, while ambiguous suggests multiple possible meanings or interpretations.
- 2Obscure can also mean difficult to understand due to complexity or rarity, while ambiguous refers to the lack of clarity in meaning.
Effective Usage of obscure, ambiguous
- 1Academic Writing: Use obscure and ambiguous to describe complex or unclear concepts.
- 2Communication: Avoid using obscure and ambiguous language when conveying important information.
- 3Clarity: Use ostensive to make your point clear and explicit.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Obscure implies a lack of clarity or definition, while ambiguous suggests multiple possible meanings or interpretations. Use these words in academic writing to describe complex or unclear concepts, avoid using them in communication when conveying important information, and use ostensive to make your point clear and explicit.
