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

Those twin acts of unequivocal support were taken too much for granted in their moments. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025

There is also no escaping the unequivocal fact that Captain Marvel and She-Hulk were very clearly review bombed as part of a culture war movement. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025

Toucan barbets are the unequivocal stars of the show. —Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025

Nevertheless, Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that Ukraine needs unequivocal support from the U.S. alongside European guarantees. —Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025

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