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

In most other films, these narrow constraints would be unequivocal failings. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026

Benegal is unequivocal about why Bose was right for that role. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Bannon was similarly unequivocal when asked whether Democrats were prepared to nominate a Jewish candidate. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

The Infectious Diseases Society of America has been equally unequivocal. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 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