unequivocal

[ uhn-i-kwiv-uh-kuhl ]

adjective

1. not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation:

   an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.

   Synonyms: unmistakable, obvious, direct, certain

2. absolute; unqualified; not subject to conditions or exceptions:

   The cosigner of a note gives unequivocal assurance that it will be paid when due.

unequivocal

/ ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl /

adjective

1. not ambiguous; plain

Derived Forms

• ˌuneˈquivocalness, noun
• ˌuneˈquivocally, adverb

Other Words From

• une·quivo·cal·ly adverb
• une·quivo·cal·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unequivocal¹

First recorded in 1745–55; un- ¹ + equivocal

Example Sentences

Farrell was unequivocal when asked if revenge would be motivating factor for his team.

From BBC

But their decision to publicly afford the manager their unequivocal backing last month raised eyebrows at the time, and now seems even more curious.

From BBC

They had President Joe Biden’s unequivocal support, a safety net that came not just in the shape of massive deliveries of munitions, but with his decision to send significant American sea and air reinforcements to the Middle East to back up the US commitment to defend Israel.

From BBC

If Trump wins, virtually all Republicans and many Democrats in Congress will support his unequivocal backing for whatever Israel does.

From Salon

"He will be given a full unequivocal apology. For me he is a young person who deserved to be fully comfortable within Sinn Féin. What happened to him was wrong," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

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