Meaning & Definition
adjective
Not open to more than one interpretation; clear and precise.
The instructions were unambiguous, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
Clear in meaning or expression; definite.
Her response was unambiguous, confirming her intention to attend the meeting.
Free from vagueness or ambiguity; straightforward.
The unambiguous results of the experiment provided strong evidence for the hypothesis.
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ambiguous' from Latin 'ambiguus' meaning 'doubtful' or 'uncertain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unambiguous evidence:
Evidence that is clear and leaves no room for doubt.
unambiguous results:
Results that are clear and explicit without any confusion.
unambiguous communication:
Communication that is clear, straightforward, and leaves no room for misunderstanding.
Slang Meanings
Straight talk
When he said he was quitting, it was straight talk, totally unambiguous.
No gray area
Her stance on the issue is no gray area; it’s completely unambiguous.