unambiguous

adjective

un·​am·​big·​u·​ous ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs 

: not ambiguous : clear, precise

unambiguous evidence

unambiguously adverb

Synonyms

• apparent
• bald
• bald-faced
• barefaced
• bright-line
• broad
• clear
• clear-cut
• crystal clear
• decided
• distinct
• evident
• lucid
• luculent
• luminous
• manifest
• nonambiguous
• obvious
• open-and-shut
• palpable
• patent
• pellucid
• perspicuous
• plain
• ringing
• straightforward
• transparent
• unambivalent
• unequivocal
• unmistakable

Examples of unambiguous in a Sentence

She gave a clear, unambiguous answer.

looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy

Recent Examples on the Web

An unambiguous rejection of the messiah expectations placed on — and cultivated by — Kendrick that also revisits some of the empty solidarity of the George Floyd protests. —Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025

The militants were also carrying an unambiguous message: However weakened, Hamas survived Israel’s 15-month bombing campaign in Gaza and remains the most powerful Palestinian party in the territory. —Iyad Abuheweila, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

But now he’s been elected on an unambiguous promise to wage war on the institutions of government and deliver sweeping transformations. —Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025

Trump remains unambiguous on his willingness to inflict immediate, severe economic penalties on foreign countries perceived to be operating against American interests. —Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above