unequivocal

American  

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

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.

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unequivocal British  

/ ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl /

adjective

1. not ambiguous; plain

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Other Word Forms

• unequivocally adverb
• unequivocalness noun

Etymology

Origin of unequivocal

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Given that Europe’s total electricity generation has fallen over the past two decades, the answer is an unequivocal no.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is not even clear that the successor will be announced, since Israel has made it clear that whoever emerges will also be an "unequivocal target".

From BBC

“We should be unequivocal that any attacks against infrastructure that could put at risk the ability of nuclear power plants to operate safely are off limits.”

From The Wall Street Journal

This spring, manager Dave Roberts offered an unequivocal vote of confidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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