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Word

unequivocally

Phoneticsun·equiv·o·cal·ly

US/ˌəniˈkwɪvəkəɫi/

UK/ʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəli/

Definition

adv. in a way that is completely clear and leaves no doubt. You use this when you want to say 'yes' or 'no' without any confusion.

adv. in a manner that leaves no doubt or uncertainty; expressed in a way that is clear and unambiguous.

Examples

“She unequivocally rejected the offer.”

“The committee stated unequivocally that the project would not receive any further funding due to poor results.”

“The scientific evidence unequivocally demonstrates that the current rate of warming is unprecedented in the last two millennia, leaving no room for alternative interpretations of the data.”

Examples

simple

“She unequivocally rejected the offer.”

contextual

“The committee stated unequivocally that the project would not receive any further funding due to poor results.”

complex

“The scientific evidence unequivocally demonstrates that the current rate of warming is unprecedented in the last two millennia, leaving no room for alternative interpretations of the data.”

Usage

Typically used to modify verbs of communication or decision-making, such as 'state', 'reject', or 'deny'.

Real-World Examples

“Let me be clear: I had no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally.”
The Guardian · 19 Aug 2026
“OHCHR called on the Israeli Government to unequivocally condemn and investigate instances of incitement against Palestinians.”
UN News · 19 Aug 2026

Etymology

From unequivocal + -ly or un- + equivocally.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

unequivocalAdjectiveunequivocallyAdverb

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