unambiguous

adjective

un·​am·​big·​u·​ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce unambiguous (audio)
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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Their work represents the oldest detection of plague outbreaks known to researchers, as well as the first unambiguous evidence that early and genetically different Yersinia pestis strains were deadly for humans. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 17 June 2026 Taylor-Joy’s response was immediate and unambiguous. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 The clinical case for why this matters is unambiguous. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Nick’s parents left unambiguous instructions about when the funds in the Trust were to be released to him. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unambiguous

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unambiguous was in 1743

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“Unambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unambiguous. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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