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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On a Reddit post drumming up support for the country-wide April 5 protests—more than 1,000 are planned—one user had their own unequivocal answer to the question of how best to build momentum. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025 From differences on tariff policy to Ukraine aid and a potential U.S. exit from NATO, not all Republican lawmakers are unequivocal supporters of Trump’s agenda. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025 Although this season will go down as an unequivocal disappointment for the Sixers, there have been a few silver linings. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 However, there was also an unequivocal consensus against peace on any terms, and so nationwide resistance should continue until Ukraine receives an acceptable peace. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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