Equivocal

adjective · GRE

Meaning: Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately; also, uncertain or questionable.

Example

  1. The senator's equivocal statement allowed both supporters and critics to claim she agreed with them.

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms:

ambiguousvaguenoncommittal

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