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

Faber was unequivocal Thursday in waving off Weinstein’s contention that two of the jurors were leaned on to convict him on Haley charges. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026

Condemnation by Russian diplomats of the US raid to capture Maduro, of course, was swift and unequivocal. —Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026

Noem was unequivocal in her assessment of the incident during engagements with the media on Wednesday and Thursday. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

This time, however, my judgment is unequivocal. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 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

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adverb