unequivocally
Americanadverb
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in a way that is clear and unambiguous.
The theme is unequivocally religious.
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in a way that is not subject to conditions or exceptions.
He offered his forgiveness unequivocally.
Etymology
Origin of unequivocally
First recorded in 1690–1700; un- 1 ( def. ) + equivocally ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“ShiftKey unequivocally does not use any data broker services or engage in any surveillance-wage setting,” said Regan Parker, the company’s chief legal and public affairs officer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
It fully blamed ICE for this screwup, by the way, and stated unequivocally that “this regrettable error” had occurred because ICE counsel repeatedly gave DOJ lawyers false information.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
It relied on Dreyer’s ostensibly disinterested advice, which was backed by powerful superior officers with whom he had ingratiated himself, even though a majority of expert gunnery officers unequivocally opposed it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
“He is the greatest coach of all time,” he added, “and he unequivocally deserves to be a unanimous first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
If New Guinea agriculture had really had Asian origins, one might have expected to find highland crops derived unequivocally from Asia, but there are none.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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