unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl How to pronounce unequivocal (audio)
1
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
2
: unquestionable
production of unequivocal masterpiecesCarole 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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The attendance of the CEO, as the linchpin of management, sends an unequivocal message across the ranks of the enterprise that cyber resilience is a vital part of the organization's vision, setting the right tone at the top. Phillimon Zongo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Of course, the unequivocal evangelists of flip-flops are none other than the Olsen twins, who own label The Row sells a $690 pair that’s seen equal amounts of division and desire. Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 10 July 2025 The alliance expressed unequivocal support for Ukraine at the conclusion of the annual summit last year, which was hosted by the Biden administration in Washington. Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 Former Fox host Tucker Carlson, MAGA evangelist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Sen. Rand Paul have all spoken out against unequivocal support for Israel’s actions. Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unequivocal

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unequivocal was in 1784

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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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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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