equivocal
/əˈkwɪvəkəl/adjective
Unclear or able to be understood in more than one way, often on purpose.
Example sentences
- “The senator gave an equivocal answer about raising taxes.”
- “The study's results were equivocal, so more research is needed.”
- “Her equivocal reply left us unsure whether she would come.”
Its opposite, 'unequivocal', is more common: an unequivocal no. The related verb 'equivocate' means to avoid giving a clear answer.