Svoboda | Graniru | BBC Russia | Golosameriki | Facebook

unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl How to pronounce unequivocal (audio)
1
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
2
: unquestionable
production of unequivocal masterpiecesCarole Cook

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 The former House speaker’s words belied the president’s unequivocal decision to stay in the race. Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 July 2024 In a cover story with Gay Times back in October 2023, the actress voiced her unequivocal support for the trans community. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 9 July 2024 No Democratic senator has called on Biden to step aside, and many have offered the president their unequivocal support. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 9 July 2024 This statement was, however, more careful than the president’s prior unequivocal assertions that the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense if it were attacked by China. Bonnie S. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unequivocal 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'unequivocal.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unequivocal was in 1784

Dictionary Entries Near unequivocal

Cite this Entry

“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocal. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

unequivocal

adjective
un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl How to pronounce unequivocal (audio)
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
an unequivocal refusal
unequivocally
-k(ə-)lē
adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on unequivocal

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!