Unambiguous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs/ un·am·big·u·ous

Meaning & Definition of Unambiguous

Unambiguous (adjective)

  1. not ambiguous, clear, precise

Unambiguous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

    "looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy"

    similar: 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
    related: cognizable, cognoscible, comprehendible, comprehensible, digestible, fathomable, graspable, intelligible, knowable, understandable, self-evident, self-explanatory, clean-cut, simple, tidy, uncomplicated, overt, undisguised, appreciable, perceptible, recognizable, sensible, tangible, discernible, noticeable, observable, visible, black-and-white, explicit, trenchant, well-defined, clean, decipherable, fair, legible, readable
    opposite: ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obfuscated, obscure, unapparent, unclarified, unclear
    near: incomprehensible, indecipherable, unfathomable, unintelligible, unknowable, impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indiscernible, insensible, cloudy, gauzy, gray, hazy, imprecise, indefinite, indeterminate, misty, murky, nebulous, noncommittal, sketchy, slippery, subtle, vague, illegible, undecipherable, unreadable

  2. so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning

    "an unambiguous declaration of his love for her"

    similar: clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unequivocal, univocal
    related: avowed, declared, specified, stated, categorical, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full, certain, sure, unmistakable, clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined, exact, precise, direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward, comprehensible, intelligible, understandable
    opposite: implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague
    near: cryptic, dark, enigmatic, obscure, unclear, imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, incomprehensible, unintelligible

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unambiguous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unambiguous:

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, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, univocal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unambiguous

Words with the opposite meaning of Unambiguous:

ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obfuscated, obscure, unapparent, unclarified, unclear, implicit, implied, inferred, circuitous, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague

Related Words for Unambiguous

cognizable, cognoscible, comprehendible, comprehensible, digestible, fathomable, graspable, intelligible, knowable, understandable, self-evident, self-explanatory, clean-cut, simple, tidy, uncomplicated, overt, undisguised, appreciable, perceptible, recognizable, sensible, tangible, discernible, noticeable, observable, visible, black-and-white, trenchant, well-defined

Near Antonyms of Unambiguous

incomprehensible, indecipherable, unfathomable, unintelligible, unknowable, impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indiscernible, insensible, cloudy, gauzy, gray, hazy, imprecise, indeterminate, misty, murky, nebulous, noncommittal, sketchy, slippery, subtle, illegible, undecipherable, unreadable, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact

Word Forms of Unambiguous

Derived words: unambiguously (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unambiguous

First known use: 1743

Frequently Asked Questions about Unambiguous

What does "Unambiguous" mean?

"Unambiguous" means not ambiguous, clear, precise. As an adjective, it is defined as: not ambiguous, clear, precise. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unambiguous"?

Other words for "Unambiguous" include apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced, bright-line, broad, clear and clear-cut. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unambiguous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unambiguous"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unambiguous". Common alternatives include apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced, bright-line, broad, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear and decided.

What is the opposite of "Unambiguous"?

Antonyms of "Unambiguous" include ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, indistinct and mysterious. Near antonyms include incomprehensible, indecipherable, unfathomable and unintelligible.

How do you use "Unambiguous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unambiguous" in a sentence: "looked at his neighbor's new car with unambiguous envy"; "an unambiguous declaration of his love for her".

Is "Unambiguous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unambiguous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unambiguous"?

"Unambiguous" is pronounced /ˌən-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs/ and divided into syllables as un·am·big·u·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Unambiguous"?

First known use: 1743.