UNAMBIGUOUSLY Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

unambiguous

adjective

ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs

Definition of unambiguous

as in obvious

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy

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as in explicit

so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning an unambiguous declaration of his love for her

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Recent Examples of unambiguous So, lacking any clear, unambiguous guidance on the future of V2X networks, autonomous-car makers—like Waymo, Tesla, Zoox, and Cruise—have leaned more on self-reliance, bulking up each vehicle with as many sensors and GPUs as possible. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 There's a version of this story where premium format growth is treated as an unambiguous good, a sign that people still love the communal experience of a big screen. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Much like soft cheeses, watermelon is too moist and porous for a rescue mission, and the USDA is unambiguous on this point. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 Copilot at 30 million seats arguably the first unambiguous proof of monetization for a generative artificial intelligence product. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unambiguous

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Adjective

For all his obvious qualities in attack, Ruiz also praises Kvaratskhelia’s defensive work.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Jacob Klein, Anthropic’s head of threat intelligence, told The New York Times that the situation rarely involves obvious declarations of malicious intent.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of obvious

Adjective

Even when the subtext of previous policy suggested suspicion of American Muslims, federal leaders never expressed explicit hostility.

— Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
A number of definitions, particularly from this period, drew an explicit connection between Indigenous peoples and European colonialism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

If brand copy should be taken with a gallon of Morton, Elsesser’s duality is unmistakable.

— Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
There are plenty of dishes unique to Palm Beach, too—crudos, handmade pastas, lobster salad, and a particularly tempting dessert list—but the Riviera influence is unmistakable.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unmistakable

Adjective

His managerial shortcomings have been apparent at times, and his expiring contract made everything seemingly less complicated.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Eco effort The Rosewood group has a green initiative that includes energy conservation, prioritizing sustainability, and embracing a sense of place, but specifics about the Vienna hotel weren’t apparent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Mourinho’s aim to get closer to his players has been especially clear with the team’s biggest names.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Congress has bipartisan bills in the works aimed at setting clearer federal consumer protections, including age verification.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

What might have been an exciting matchup between two power hitters was instead a straightforward drubbing, largely because Osaka couldn’t serve at full power.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Grab this straightforward daily workhorse for a solid $180 off.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of straightforward

Adjective

That wasn’t for a lack of skill, though, and his repertoire has again been evident this summer during another productive training camp.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That was quite evident at Evans on Saturday afternoon in this year’s edition of the Soul Bowl.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of evident

Adjective

Celebrating three decades at Bergdorf’s, Fargo helped define style through her distinct visual storytelling and fashion curation while being an influential champion of American fashion.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

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