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 lobbying appeared to have little effect, as US officials leveraged the economic pressure as an unequivocal counter to China’s rare-earth actions in the second round of bilateral talks. Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025 The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 His commitment to Vietnam to the end of his life was as unequivocal as his commitment to journalism and the AP. Gary Knight, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025 The choice of two-term President Donald Trump to lead the Republican National Committee through the last election cycle, Whatley will be seeking the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and already has the unequivocal support of the president. Alan Wooten, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 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 20 Aug. 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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