ambiguity (/ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/)
noun · Advanced · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: the quality of being unclear
Ambiguity is the quality of being open to more than one interpretation. Speakers discuss the discomfort and value of living with ambiguity.
Examples
🗣 Good leaders are comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Etymology
From Latin ‘ambiguus’, meaning doubtful or shifting.
How & Where It’s Used
A theme in talks on leadership and creative problem-solving.
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Tags: uncertainty, thinking