equivocal

Words with a similar base: equivocal

'equivocal'

[equivocal.a.01] as in: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

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Examples:
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

'equivocal'

[equivocal.s.01] as in: open to question; ; -Anna Jameson

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Examples:
aliens of equivocal loyalty
his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son

'equivocal'

[equivocal.s.02] as in: uncertain as a sign or indication

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Examples:
the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal