unambiguous

adjective

un·​am·​big·​u·​ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs 

: not ambiguous : clear, precise

unambiguous evidence

unambiguously adverb

Synonyms of unambiguous

• obvious
• unmistakable
• apparent
• clear
• straightforward
• evident
• distinct

Examples of unambiguous in a Sentence

She gave a clear, unambiguous answer.

looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy

Recent Examples on the Web

The latter pair wants to go to court, where an unambiguous winner will be declared. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Wasson is unambiguous about the state of mind in which the young Capra disembarked in the New World. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

The sign is pretty unambiguous, rain is coming, and in some places quite a lot more. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Convincing Putin to halt his hybrid war will require an unambiguous signal from NATO’s strongest member that future attacks will come at a cost. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above