equivocal

Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

“equivocal words”

“an equivocal sentence”

Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.

“His actions are equivocal.”

Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

“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”

Open to question

“aliens of equivocal loyalty”

“his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son”

philosophyA word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.