unambiguous

adjective

un·am·big·u·ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs

Synonyms of unambiguous

: not ambiguous : clear, precise

unambiguous evidence

unambiguously adverb

Examples of unambiguous in a Sentence

She gave a clear, unambiguous answer. looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy

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But Jelly Roll did make one unambiguous political commitment in his monologue. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Allies left vulnerable Elsewhere, American allies are reeling from the realization that the United States’ unambiguous commitment to protecting them might be wavering. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 So, lacking any clear, unambiguous guidance on the future of V2X networks, autonomous-car makers—like Waymo, Tesla, Zoox, and Cruise—have leaned more on self-reliance, bulking up each vehicle with as many sensors and GPUs as possible. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 There's a version of this story where premium format growth is treated as an unambiguous good, a sign that people still love the communal experience of a big screen. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unambiguous

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1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unambiguous was in 1743

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