unequivocally

adverb

un·​equiv·​o·​cal·​ly ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kə-lē How to pronounce unequivocally (audio)
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Synonyms of unequivocally
: in an unequivocal manner

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Adeline, the property’s subterranean spa, is unequivocally worth a visit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 And so unequivocally nitrogen fertilizers, on which the farm sector spends most of its money, became significantly more expensive. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 The Cuban superstar couple fought back, filing a suit of their own stating unequivocally that no tunnel exists and no parties were thrown there during that time. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 The first and most damaging is certainty—the belief that your views are unequivocally right. — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unequivocally

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unequivocally was in 1794

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“Unequivocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocally. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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