unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl How to pronounce unequivocal (audio)
Synonyms of unequivocalnext
1
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
The answer was an unequivocal no.
2
: unquestionable
… production of unequivocal masterpieces …Carole Cook

Examples of unequivocal in a Sentence

Her answer was an unequivocal yes. few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues
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His first year in Denver has been an unequivocal success, even as Harvey has had obvious growing pains in the NFL with vision and hitting inside lanes. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025 The late queen was unequivocal that there could be no half-in, half-out arrangement for the Sussexes. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025 Rodgers is unequivocal that Allen should be the all-time leader. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025 Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece Blaire, an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unequivocal

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unequivocal was in 1785

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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocal. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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unequivocal

adjective
un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl How to pronounce unequivocal (audio)
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
an unequivocal refusal
unequivocally
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adverb

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