UNEQUIVOCAL Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

unequivocal

adjective

ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl

Definition of unequivocal

as in unmistakable

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues

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as in explicit

so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning the directions on the vial state in clear and unequivocal language that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women

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Recent Examples of unequivocal Whether writing columns or speaking into a mic I am paid to have strong, unequivocal opinions. — Greg Cote august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 As for the former Big Brother player in the mix, JCM is unequivocal. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 Billy Leung, investment strategist at Global X ETFs was unequivocal. — Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026 To that end, the Constitution laid down clear, unequivocal and enforceable rules to protect individuals’ rights. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unequivocal

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Adjective

Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Wonder Woman’s costume is an unmistakable part of her enduring appeal.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of unmistakable

Adjective

The movie boasts entirely original characters, Lovecraftian vibes, a young Brad Pitt, and explicit horniness.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
That can mean funding small pilot programs, giving teams explicit room to experiment within reasonable guardrails, or simply promoting the people already finding smarter ways to work before anyone told them to.

— Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

Serving a vital manufacturing and export region in China, the Shenzhen facility supports growing cross-border trade, e-commerce shipments and time-definite international express services.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
But there are definite issues with trying to juggle everything at the same time.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of definite

Adjective

This led to a segment on Newsmax in which anchor Carl Higbie deleted one Jelly Roll song from his phone on air, demonstrating the apparent righteous power of tapping a touch-screen button.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Colleges put limits on the right of students and teachers to express points of view that departed from this new apparent consensus.

— Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Graf also reiterated that his ruling was not a definitive finding of guilt, which will have to be determined by a jury during a future trial.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
Roman could also provide the first definitive proof of exomoons, or moons orbiting exoplanets.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of definitive

Adjective

This issue is particularly evident among younger employees, as 20% of Gen Z workers report experiencing loneliness frequently—approximately double the rate reported by Millennials.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Boise State is among college football’s top teams for returning talent in 2026, and that fact is perhaps no more evident than in the running back room.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of evident

Adjective

During the school year, Daeun Kim, 17, catches the express bus at least five days a week from Staten Island to the Upper West Side.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Lundy cited similar express trains in cities such as London and Hong Kong as reference points for the possible O’Hare express.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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