unambiguous

adjective

un·​am·​big·​u·​ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce unambiguous (audio)
Synonyms of unambiguousnext
: 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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Health was the one controllable variable that was unambiguous. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 The answer, delivered with considerable enthusiasm across all four members, is an unambiguous yes. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026 Levinson is unambiguous, however, about why Zimmer was the right call, crediting the two-time Oscar-winner’s scores for their influence on his vision for the screen. Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 The film is only interested in portraying Goodman as an unambiguous hero, robbing us of the chance to explore the nuances of a complicated person who has participated in decades of history. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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