The difference between Ambiguous and Fuzzy

When used as adjectives, ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations, whereas fuzzy means covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals.


Fuzzy is also noun with the meaning: a very small piece of plush material.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ambiguous and Fuzzy

  1. Ambiguous as an adjective:

    Open to multiple interpretations.

    Examples:

    "The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."

  2. Ambiguous as an adjective:

    Vague and unclear.

    Examples:

    "He gave an ambiguous answer."

  3. Ambiguous as an adjective (obsolete, of persons):

    Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.

  1. Fuzzy as an adjective:

    Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals

  2. Fuzzy as an adjective:

    Vague or imprecise.

    Examples:

    "My recollection of that event is fuzzy."

  3. Fuzzy as an adjective:

    Not clear; unfocused.

    Examples:

    "I finally threw out a large stack of fuzzy photos."

  1. Fuzzy as a noun (often, plural):

    A very small piece of plush material.

    Examples:

    "You've got a fuzzy on your coat."

  2. Fuzzy as a noun:

    Something covered with fuzz or hair, as an animal or plush toy.

  3. Fuzzy as a noun (slang):

    A person, especially a college student, interested in humanities or social sciences, as opposed to one interested in mathematics, science, or engineering.

  4. Fuzzy as a noun (slang, military):

    A soldier with the rank of private.

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