unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl 

1

: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous

The answer was an unequivocal no.

2

: unquestionable

… production of unequivocal masterpieces …

—Carole Cook

Synonyms of unequivocal

• unmistakable
• obvious
• apparent
• evident
• clear
• straightforward
• distinct

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Billy Leung, investment strategist at Global X ETFs was unequivocal. — Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

To that end, the Constitution laid down clear, unequivocal and enforceable rules to protect individuals’ rights. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026

At the Group of Seven summit in France earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was unequivocal. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

And getting Dorofeyev without having to give up the fifth pick in this year’s draft is an unequivocal victory. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unequivocal

• equivocal

Kids Definition

unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl 

: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous

an unequivocal refusal

unequivocally

-k(ə-)lē

adverb