# unambiguously

**Pronunciation:** /ˌʌn.æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs.li/ · un-am-BIG-yoo-us-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is clear and has only one possible interpretation.

## Examples

- The contract was written unambiguously to prevent any future legal disputes.
- She stated her position unambiguously, so there was no room for misunderstanding.
- The results of the study unambiguously showed that the new treatment was effective.

## Synonyms

- clearly — The most common and general term for lack of confusion.
- plainly — Emphasizes that something is easy to see or understand.
- explicitly — Stresses that the information is stated directly without hidden meaning.
- unequivocally — Stronger than unambiguously; suggests there is absolutely no possibility of error.

## Antonyms

- vaguely — Describes something lacking clear detail or definition.
- ambiguously — The direct opposite, meaning capable of being understood in multiple ways.

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