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
  • But for bitcoin investors who have seen a strong rise in the value of their investment, luxury goods — a designer handbag or high-end watch — are an obvious choice for diversifying one's portfolio, analysts say.
    Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Is obvious that with new payment methods come new fraud vectors, and there are many issues that must be resolved before consumers can really take advantage of the new technology to ditch the mundane and free their minds for more value-adding distractions.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • His voice — raw, nasal, scratchy but full of passion, anger and wry wisdom — is near enough to the original to be unmistakable and yet colored by the actor’s persona to a degree that suggests something closer to symbiosis than impersonation.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Its high proof is unmistakable but well-integrated, allowing the rich flavors to shine.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • The growing emphasis on quality and professionalism in the marketplace is evident in this new era of Amazon.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This was evident in various ways, both minor and significant.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Though the Dodgers reportedly had the most funds available to spend on the 2024 class, Sasaki’s apparent shift to the 2025 class should not sway much in what is expected to be a dogged pursuit of the Japanese right-hander.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Furthermore, the information was not recovered by journalists or authorities, who were able to quickly uncover Mangione's apparent social media profiles including his Goodreads, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Advertisement That may seem as straightforward as a palm-slap to the forehead.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Bronwyn is straightforward during her conversation with Lisa during before-dinner drinks, and Lisa keeps pretending that assigning Bronwyn to Angie and Whitney’s exile villa means nothing.
    Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • The pain is still fresh, and the solutions are clear.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Even after the Guardians’ second deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the motivation to purge Giménez’s remaining $96.5 million was clear.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • For this story to land, Silo 17 needed to feel distinct from Juliette’s home while belonging to the same basic world.
    Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Like Macao, Hong Kong is considered a special administrative region of China, partly distinct from the mainland.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinct
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