unambiguous

adjective

ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce unambiguous (audio)
Definition of unambiguousnext
1
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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2
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 Trent’s fate remains pretty unambiguous at episode’s end. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 In the July 2022 survey, the findings were unambiguous. — Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025 In the Korea of these pages, threats to youthful idealism and ambition — the military, police and other institutional enforcers of the political regime — are unambiguous and in plain sight. — Camille Bromley, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025 Some of Frost’s poems have the lilting quality of lullabies; others seem to deliver their morals in unambiguous terms. — Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unambiguous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unambiguous
  1. obvious
  2. explicit
  3. unmistakable
  4. apparent
  5. clear
  6. straightforward
  7. evident
  8. distinct
Adjective
  • The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Some businesses made their Southern roots explicit in their advertising.
    — Kendra D. Boyd, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Rather than passing explicit judgment, the film provides a meditation on human dominance and the ethical dilemmas of our interactions with other species.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of explicit
Adjective
  • In an age of standardized luxury, the resort stands apart – a testament to the power of family, the beauty of authentic hospitality and the unmistakable excellence that comes from a deep love of place and people.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Broadcast’s reach advantage is north of 20 million homes; toss a rage-bait draw like the Blue Devils into the mix and last year’s results are going to take on the unmistakable contours of a fluke.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of unmistakable
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  • Fears of a possible constitutional crisis are on the rise following an apparent standoff between Donald Trump and a federal judge after the president was ordered to stop deportation flights traveling to El Salvador.
    — The Editors, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • No rhyme, reason, or apparent causality except that computers are just [unprintable expletives].
    — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • To be clear: A recession isn’t around the corner, but the threats are rising.
    — David Goldman, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Although Baytown does not have any historical affinity with aerospace, its location on the water offers far more straightforward access to Relativity's test facilities in Mississippi and its launch site in Florida.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For You Sigma's move for a more basic, straightforward interface extends to the autofocus system.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of straightforward
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  • It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Being a woman in the clothing industry in the late 1980s allotted Walker a distinct space in the global fashion conversation.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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