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 particular, the (highly eccentric) orbit of Mars, which was previously the biggest point of trouble for Ptolemy’s model, was an unequivocal success when modeled with Kepler’s ellipses. —Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025

Chapman’s answer was unequivocal. —Maria Torres, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025

The condemnation from Kansas Republican officials was swift and unequivocal. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025

When asked a few minutes later whether that means YouTube is in a strong position to carry exclusive NFL games going forward, Goodell was unequivocal. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025

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