Meaning & use

unequivocal

adjective·Academic

Leaving no doubt; expressed or stated in a way that admits only one interpretation.

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Her unequivocal refusal ended any hope that she might change her mind later.

The board gave an unequivocal endorsement of the new safety policy.

A note on using this word

Unequivocal is often paired with words like "support," "refusal," or "answer" to stress that no hedging or double meaning is intended.

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