unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl 

1

: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous

2

: unquestionable

production of unequivocal masterpieces

—Carole Cook

Synonyms

• apparent
• bald
• bald-faced
• barefaced
• bright-line
• broad
• clear
• clear-cut
• crystal clear
• decided
• distinct
• evident
• lucid
• luculent
• luminous
• manifest
• nonambiguous
• obvious
• open-and-shut
• palpable
• patent
• pellucid
• perspicuous
• plain
• ringing
• straightforward
• transparent
• unambiguous
• unambivalent
• unmistakable

Examples of unequivocal in a Sentence

Her answer was an unequivocal yes.

few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump must personally signal his unequivocal support so that other NATO leaders do not drag out the ratification process. —Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024

But millions of Puerto Ricans as well as other members of the Latinx community living in the mainland can express their condemnation of such racist comments in unequivocal terms on Nov. 5. —Ediberto Roman and Ernesto Sagas, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024

Last week’s electoral blowout of Kamala Harris was an unequivocal rejection of his administration by an angry electorate that had been effectively persuaded that what was an objectively successful presidency had been an unsuccessful one. —Jeff Robbins, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2024

The Rise and Fall of YA TV During its heyday, the CW (and its predecessors, the WB and UPN) was the unequivocal home for young adult television that included faves like One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and more. —Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl 

: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous

an unequivocal refusal

unequivocally

-k(ə-)lē

adverb