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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

And while he has issued public apologies, Goecke has remained more defiant than contrite, and disturbingly equivocal: He has both admitted to overreacting and also tried to justify his behavior.

From New York Times • May 20, 2024

Verstappen, who is under contract to the end of 2028, has been asked on a number of occasions to offer his full backing to Horner and has always given equivocal answers.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2024

Although the sectional battle lines were clearly drawn in the debate, the position of the Virginia delegation was equivocal.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis