Ambiguity vs. Nebulous — What's the Difference?

Ambiguity is a type of meaning in which a phrase, statement or resolution is not explicitly defined, making several interpretations plausible. A common aspect of ambiguity is uncertainty.

Nebulous is a post-apocalyptic science fiction comedy radio show written by Graham Duff and produced by Ted Dowd from Baby Cow Productions; it is directed by Nicholas Briggs. The series premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC Radio 4.

Doubtfulness or uncertainty as regards interpretation

In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy

Something of doubtful meaning

(of a concept) vague or ill-defined

(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.

Cloudy, misty, or hazy.

(uncountable) The state of being ambiguous.

Lacking definite form or limits; vague

The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a nebula.

An expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

Unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

Vague or ill-defined.

Relating to a nebula or nebulae.

Cloudy; hazy; misty.

Of, pertaining to, or having the appearance of, a nebula; nebular; cloudlike.

Lacking definite form or limits;

Lacking definition or definite content;