unequivocally

adverb

un·​equiv·​o·​cal·​ly ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kə-lē How to pronounce unequivocally (audio)
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Synonyms of unequivocally
: in an unequivocal manner

Examples of unequivocally in a Sentence

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But this is unequivocally a good thing for the sport of college football. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 Not one of the many experiments that have attempted to spot such particles have unequivocally found them. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2026 That would mean the quarterfinals — and that would mean an unequivocally successful World Cup for the Stars & Stripes. — Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Its impact doesn’t hinge on a late revelation; in fact, the truth about the hurt that lies between these characters is whispered unequivocally throughout, and at one point illustrated explicitly. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unequivocally

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unequivocally was in 1794

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“Unequivocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocally. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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