am·big·u·ous \amˈbigyəwəs, aam-\adjective Etymology: Latin ambiguus, from ambigere to wander about, waver, dispute, from ambi- around, about + -igere (from agere to drive, lead, act, do) — more at ambi-, agent : characterized by, suggestive of, or exhibiting ambiguity < the ambiguous wording of a message > < an ambiguous smile > < an ambiguous position > specifically: capable of being classified in two or more categories < an ambiguous insect > Synonyms:see obscure