Definitions

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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“I want to be unequivocal here: This is not SARS-CoV-2,” Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious-disease epidemiologist at the World Health Organization, said Thursday during a press conference.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

It is time for strong, unequivocal and universal condemnations of the shooter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“It’s unequivocal that Cobi should have gotten a statue,” Braun said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

While his backing was hardly unequivocal, this week Hopkinson stressed Newcastle were currently "not having those conversations" about a change of manager.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

An animal whine of unequivocal desperation and absolute hopelessness rose in his throat as he ran and ran and ran.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Vocabulary lists containing unequivocal

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