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ambiguous vs uncertain

uncertain vs ambiguous

ambiguous and uncertain both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ambiguous No Yes No No
uncertain No Yes No No
ambiguous (adjective) uncertain (adjective)
having more than one possible meaning not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns not certain to occur; not inevitable
not established or confirmed
ambiguous (especially in the negative)
not consistent or dependable
subject to change
Difference between ambiguous and uncertain

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