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

And all the other elements of this weeklong celebration—the dances, brunches, fashion shows, step shows, talent shows, parades, concerts and tailgates—display an unequivocal style beyond the bounds of ordinary definition. —Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024

Wars, once entered, need to be fought through to an unequivocal victory. —Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024

Reflected in our report, studies could not support unequivocal evidence that using digital devices, especially electronic small devices, is an influencer for this shift toward myopia. —Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024

Two of our editors tried this moisturizer during a heatwave and have showered it with unequivocal praise. —Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 27 June 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