unambiguous

adjective

un·​am·​big·​u·​ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce unambiguous (audio)
: 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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Boeing's audacious pay hike announcement is unambiguous evidence that businesses must move forcefully to keep talent in this new economic environment. Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The fact that even Thomas delivered such an unambiguous rebuke to the Fifth Circuit is a sign of just how far the lower court went off the rails in its decision. Ian Millhiser, Vox, 16 May 2024 How To Prepare For AI Auditors The essential first step is to ensure that your policy documentation is accurate, current, enforceable and unambiguous. Barry Cousins, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 But in front of this ambiguous backdrop was the unambiguous sight, and sound, of Gaga seeming to have the manic time of her life. Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unambiguous 

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Nov. 2024.

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