unequivocally

[ uhn-i-kwiv-uh-klee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is clear and unambiguous:

   The theme is unequivocally religious.

2. in a way that is not subject to conditions or exceptions:

   He offered his forgiveness unequivocally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unequivocally¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; un- ¹( def ) + equivocally ( def )

Example Sentences

Trump, his running mate JD Vance and top Republican leaders on Capitol Hill have refused on several occasions to state unequivocally that they will accept the results of the election if he loses.

From BBC

"These accusations... announced on a Harris Campaign call two weeks before the election, are unequivocally false," Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.

From BBC

The government should "unequivocally reject" calls for the UK to pay reparations for its role in the slave trade, Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has said.

From BBC

A Trump spokesperson denied that any such assault took place, describing Williams’ allegations as “unequivocally false.”

From Salon

Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back against the report, telling Playbook that Trump's alleged exhaustion is "unequivocally false" and that he "has never backed down from an interview."

From Salon

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