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
  • Spectrum is the most obvious example right now, and recent deals show how much buyers will pay to lock it up.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • All are relatively obvious solutions that were just waiting for our leaders to have the drive to enact them.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • The Institutional Revolution The first transformation was institutional, immediate, and unmistakable.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Compared with platforms that emphasize community groups or compatibility questionnaires, OurTime focuses primarily on helping older adults browse profiles, discover potential matches, and communicate with other members in a straightforward format.
    — Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • The musical’s overture gives you a sense of the complexity that’s needed to make seeming simple and straightforward material really soar.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Both chickpea pasta and whole-wheat pasta offer distinct nutritional benefits and can contribute to a balanced diet.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
  • As with a tiny house, there’s no space for different distinct areas.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of distinct
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“Nonambiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonambiguous. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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