Definitions

equivocal

[ih-kwiv-uh-kuhl] / ɪˈkwɪv ə kəl /

ADJECTIVE

doubtful, uncertain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous ambivalent dubious evasive muddled puzzling unclear vague

WEAK

amphibological borderline clear as mud clouded disreputable fishy fuzzy hazy indefinite indeterminate indistinct misleading muzzy oblique obscure open problematic questionable suspect suspicious tenebrous undecided unexplicit unintelligible with mixed feelings

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain clear definite sure

WEAK

determined obvious plain unequivocal unquestionable

Example Sentences

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Robert Kennedy was equivocal on the phone about intervening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

The Japanese prime minister's recent comments mark a departure from the equivocal position that the country has traditionally adopted on the status of Taiwan.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

The court also dropped an equivocal hint about how Smith might overcome the presumption of immunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

In the face of big economic decisions, Modi sometimes seems equivocal.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

For a second, two seconds, they had exchanged an equivocal glance, and that was the end of the story.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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