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 …—
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Her answer was an unequivocal yes.
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Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cesar Chavez Foundation pledged unequivocal support for the labor leader’s victims Wednesday and said — with the Chavez family’s support — the organization will figure out its identity going forward.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Chinese Communist Party is unequivocal in its demands to bring Taiwan back under mainland control.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The mayor said Cappello has his unequivocal support as well as that of the City Council and animal welfare organizations like PAWS Chicago.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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unequivocal
adjective
un·equiv·o·cal
ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
an unequivocal refusal
unequivocally
adverb
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