unambiguous

adjective

un·​am·​big·​u·​ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce unambiguous (audio)
: 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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This is the complete opposite of most programming languages, where syntax typically tries to be explicit and unambiguous. IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025 The Build-vs-Buy Trap Universities Keep Walking Into The data from MIT is unambiguous. Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Obviously, my feelings about Vito Russo are unambiguous. Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025 Strong and unambiguous words from Alexander Isak about his Newcastle United future. Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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