in no uncertain terms

in Nō un·cer·tain term

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in noh uhn-sur-tn turm]
- /ɪn noʊ ʌnˈsɜr tn tɜrm/
- /ɪn nəʊ ʌnˈsɜːtn tɜːm/

Definitions of in no uncertain terms words

phrase in no uncertain terms If you say that someone tells a person something in no uncertain terms, you are emphasizing that they say it strongly and clearly so that there is no doubt about what they mean. 0
noun in no uncertain terms unambiguously 0
noun in no uncertain terms forcefully 0
adverb in no uncertain terms (Idiomatic) (of a statement, especially a threat or admonishment) bluntly, forthrightly; explicitly, categorically. 0
adverb in no uncertain terms (Idiomatic) (with subject-verb inversion, this takes on a negative meaning). 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
decidedly — Decidedly means to a great extent and in a way that is very obvious.

ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.

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