The difference between Ambiguous and Indistinct

When used as adjectives, ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations, whereas indistinct means not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline.


check bellow for the other definitions of Ambiguous and Indistinct

  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. Indistinct as an adjective (of an image etc):

    not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

  2. Indistinct as an adjective (of a thought, idea etc):

    hazy or vague

  3. Indistinct as an adjective (of speech):

    difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

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