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
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Ambiguous as an adjective:
Open to multiple interpretations.
Examples:
"The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."
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Ambiguous as an adjective:
Vague and unclear.
Examples:
"He gave an ambiguous answer."
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Ambiguous as an adjective (obsolete, of persons):
Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
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Fuzzy as an adjective:
Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals
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Fuzzy as an adjective:
Vague or imprecise.
Examples:
"My recollection of that event is fuzzy."
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Fuzzy as an adjective:
Not clear; unfocused.
Examples:
"I finally threw out a large stack of fuzzy photos."
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Fuzzy as a noun (often, plural):
A very small piece of plush material.
Examples:
"You've got a fuzzy on your coat."
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Fuzzy as a noun:
Something covered with fuzz or hair, as an animal or plush toy.
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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.
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Fuzzy as a noun (slang, military):
A soldier with the rank of private.