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unequivocal

[uhn-i-kwiv-uh-kuhl] / ˌʌn ɪˈkwɪv ə kəl /
ADJECTIVE
definite, positive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute apparent categorical clear-cut decisive explicit indisputable obvious straightforward unambiguous undeniable unmistakable
STRONG
univocal
WEAK
certain clear decided direct distinct downright evident flat out incontestable incontrovertible indubitable manifest no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no strings attached open and shut palpable patent plain straight straight out uncontestable undisputable unquestionable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous conditional disputable doubtful dubious equivocal indefinite obscure questionable uncertain unclear unsure vague
WEAK
obscured

Example Sentences

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"In addition to the effectiveness of the Jerk alert for eruptions, the tool proves to be a perfect and unequivocal detector of magmatic intrusions," resumes Philippe Jousset.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

The data are unequivocal: People subjected to these practices face sharply higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

"Governments across the UK must treat endometriosis as a common, chronic condition that requires systematic action and we want an unequivocal commitment to reduce average diagnosis time to one year or less by 2030."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The lawsuit said that on Feb. 19, 2021, the bank told the Trump entities that it was closing all the accounts in two months and that the decision was final and unequivocal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

She insisted on her unequivocal determination for them to remain together only so long as they were friends, without constraints or promises for the future, just like Sartre and Beauvoir.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.