nonambiguous

adjective

ˌnän-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce nonambiguous (audio)
Definition of nonambiguousnext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation I need a nonambiguous "yes" or "no"

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  1. obvious
  2. unmistakable
  3. evident
  4. apparent
  5. straightforward
  6. clear
  7. distinct
Adjective
  • Areas where forecasts consistently predict clear skies — or persistent cloud — will become increasingly obvious as eclipse day approaches.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The choice of Bailey as the newest Giorgio Armani global fragrance ambassador was obvious.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • That interplay of warmth, spice, and richer notes is what gives fall fragrances their unmistakable character, setting them apart from the lighter, brighter scents of spring and summer.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Few heads turn despite her tall, unmistakable frame shuffling across the floor.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • Abdelkarim’s humility is as evident as his youth, which is reflected in a few traces of teenage acne on his cheeks and a shy smile typical of someone who isn’t used to being the focus of media attention.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The 21-year-old is already the most successful Filipino tennis player in history, and her popularity among flag-waving fans has been evident all week.
    — Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Never has that been more apparent than on petal, the star’s eighth studio album and her first to release via her own imprint, BabyDoll Music, as a subsidiary of Republic.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
  • Initially, authorities said there were no apparent indications of foul play and that Wells could have drowned, noting the area is known for its dangerous rip currents.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • But its effect on us humans — and our lives and economies — isn’t straightforward.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If future commercial deployments deliver similar results, the architecture could provide customers with a straightforward path from hundreds of kilowatts to several megawatts without fundamentally changing the underlying system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns are closer to the end of their careers than the beginning, and this was made very clear throughout their promos on Raw.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Golden State’s new floor is bright blue – decidedly not a Valkyries team color – and features clear Chase Bank branding throughout.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • While the precise number of brokers managed by each service varies, there are some distinct differences.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers looked at differences between the modern human and Neanderthal genomes and identified distinct genetic changes in Neanderthals’ growth hormone receptor—a key cell protein that helps regulate growth throughout the body.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinct
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