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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Set the expectation that the committee meets regularly, that ownership is unambiguous at every level, and that the focus stays on business outcomes rather than technology features. Brandi Thomas, Fortune, 28 May 2026 The divorce literature was unambiguous. Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026 Some of us are unambiguous morning larks. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Drake is even less forgiving when attacking his unambiguous enemies. Peter A. Berry, Variety, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unambiguous

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jun. 2026.

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