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nounUncertainty caused by more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
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Clear all filtersUncertainty caused by more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
Open to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.
Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.
To interpret a statement or action in a particular way.
A firmly held belief.
Open to reasonable disagreement or uncertainty.
The ability to make clear, firm decisions without undue delay.
Clearly stated, precisely determined, or free from uncertainty.
Clearly determined
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Capable of being shown clearly through evidence, reasoning, or an example.
Confusion about one's surroundings, direction, time, or circumstances.
A person's usual temperament or tendency to act in a certain way.
Uncertain or doubtful; also questionable in reliability or value.
Uncertain or unconvinced
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Unclear, open to different interpretations, or not conclusive.
Open to several readings
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Reluctance or delay in acting because of doubt or uncertainty.
Reluctance or uncertainty
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Marked by exaggerated language; in mathematics, relating to a hyperbola or certain related structures.
Exaggerated in expression
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Difficulty choosing between possible actions or alternatives.
Difficulty choosing
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A tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Tendency not to decide
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Beyond reasonable doubt or disagreement.
Beyond reasonable doubt
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Certain to occur or impossible to avoid.
Incapable of error or failure.
Not stable or assured, or lacking confidence about one's position.
Lacking confidence
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More certain of one's ability or judgment than the evidence or circumstances justify.
Unstable, insecure, or exposed to danger or failure.
Unstable or insecure
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A natural or habitual tendency to behave in a certain way.
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