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

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

Plaid Cymru said it had been "resolute and unequivocal in condemning the horrific attacks carried out by Hamas on 7 October".

From BBC

Related Words

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