# unequivocally

/ˌəniˈkwɪvəkəɫi/ (US) · /ʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unequivocally
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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