certain ambiguity

Frequency: 6.02.1 per million words

Indicates a specific but unstated level of ambiguity.

ambiguityADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The poem contains a certain ambiguity that invites multiple interpretations.
  • There is a certain ambiguity in the legal text that could be exploited.
  • His response was delivered with a certain ambiguity, making it difficult to know his stance.
  • The final scene of the movie intentionally leaves a certain ambiguity about the hero's future.
  • A certain ambiguity in her expression made me question if she was truly happy.
  • The artist masterfully uses light and shadow to create a certain ambiguity in the painting's mood.
  • Despite the detailed report, a certain ambiguity still surrounds the cause of the incident.
  • The phrase 'reasonable time' introduces a certain ambiguity into the agreement.
  • I felt a certain ambiguity in their relationship; were they friends or something more?
  • The government's new policy has a certain ambiguity that has left businesses confused.