Synonyms: equivocal
Definition: uncertain as a sign or indication
Usage: the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal
Similar words: inconclusive
Definition: not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
Usage: an inconclusive reply; inconclusive evidence; the inconclusive committee vote
Synonyms: equivocal, ambiguous
Definition: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
Usage: an equivocal statement; the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates; the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness; popularity is an equivocal crown; an equivocal response to an embarrassing question
Definition: having two meanings with intent to deceive
Usage: a sly double meaning; spoke with forked tongue
Similar words: evasive
Definition: deliberately vague or ambiguous
Usage: his answers were brief, constrained and evasive; an evasive statement
Similar words: indeterminate
Definition: of uncertain or ambiguous nature
Usage: the equivocal (or indeterminate) objects painted by surrealists
Synonyms: equivocal
Definition: open to question
Usage: aliens of equivocal loyalty; his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son-Anna Jameson
Similar words: questionable
Definition: subject to question
Usage: questionable motives; a questionable reputation; a fire of questionable origin