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The Role of Semantic Ambiguity in Communication and Misunderstanding Indah Peronika Siahaan; Damanik , Bernieke Anggita Ristia
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

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This article aims to explore the function of semantic ambiguity in natural language, focusing on how multiple meanings in words, phrases, or sentences can both facilitate and hinder communication. Using a literature-based approach, the study draws upon theories from linguistic semantics, philosophy of language, and cognitive psychology. The findings reveal that semantic ambiguity operates as a double-edged sword: while it enriches expression through symbolic flexibility and interpretive depth, it also poses a significant risk for misunderstanding, especially when contextual cues are limited or when interlocutors do not share cultural or cognitive frameworks. In digital and cross-cultural interactions, the lack of nonverbal cues and shared knowledge intensifies ambiguity. The study also highlights the difficulty artificial intelligence faces in handling semantic nuance, as machines often lack the inferential capacity to resolve ambiguity contextually. Thus, the paper underscores the importance of semantic awareness, meaning negotiation, and clarification strategies in managing ambiguity to support clear and adaptive communication.
Co-Authors Damanik , Bernieke Anggita Ristia