unequivocal

[uhn-i-kwiv-uh-kuhl] / ˌʌn ɪˈkwɪv ə kəl /

ADJECTIVE

definite, positive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute apparent categorical clear-cut decisive explicit indisputable obvious straightforward unambiguous undeniable unmistakable

STRONG

univocal

WEAK

certain clear decided direct distinct downright evident flat out incontestable incontrovertible indubitable manifest no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no strings attached open and shut palpable patent plain straight straight out uncontestable undisputable unquestionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous conditional disputable doubtful dubious equivocal indefinite obscure questionable uncertain unclear unsure vague

WEAK

obscured

Example Sentences

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“It is rare for an investigational agent to demonstrate unequivocal improvement in both clinical efficacy and safety and concurrently provide patients with better convenience of daily dosing with no food effect.”

From Barron's

"We need to offer them unequivocal support, and that is a message I would pass, with respect, to any family business."

From BBC

The big change on the latest call, in Buchalter’s view, was Marvell’s “relatively unequivocal commentary” on its next-generation custom chips and disclosure that it has purchase orders for all of fiscal year 2027.

From MarketWatch

At home in Saudi Arabia, the trip was touted as an unequivocal triumph for the prince.

From Los Angeles Times

It lost the best musical race to “The Outsiders,” but the respect it earned when it opened last spring on Broadway made it an unequivocal winner.

From Los Angeles Times

unequivocal

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