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Equivocal

🔄 Synonyms of "Equivocal"

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WordDefinition
ambiguousOpen to multiple interpretations.
ambivalentSimultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, motivations, or meanings.
indeterminatenounNot accurately determined or determinable.
evasiveTending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
questionableProblematic; open to doubt or challenge.
doublenounMade up of two matching or complementary elements.
forkedThat splits into two or more directions, or parts.
inconclusiveNot conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.

↔️ Antonyms of "Equivocal"

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WordDefinition
unequivocalUnambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
univocalnounHaving only one possible meaning.
unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Equivocal"

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WordDefinition
ambiguousOpen to multiple interpretations.
ambivalentSimultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, motivations, or meanings.
questionableProblematic; open to doubt or challenge.
indeterminateNot accurately determined or determinable.
inconclusiveNot conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.
evasiveTending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
doubleMade up of two matching or complementary elements.
forkedThat splits into two or more directions, or parts.
unclearNot clearly or explicitly defined.
uncertainNot certain; unsure.
dubious(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
doubtfulExperiencing or showing doubt, skeptical.
vagueNot clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
suspiciousDistrustful or tending to suspect.
misleadingDeceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.
unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
unequivocalUnambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
half-heartedAlternative form of halfhearted. [Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.]
ill-definedPoorly defined; blurry, out of focus; lacking a clear boundary.
double-edged(comparable, figuratively) As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

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