What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unambiguously
Example
The instructions were unambiguously clear. [unambiguously: adverb]
Example
The evidence unambiguously pointed to his guilt. [unambiguously: adverb]
unequivocally
Example
I can unequivocally say that I did not steal the money. [unequivocally: adverb]
Example
The results of the experiment were unequivocally conclusive. [unequivocally: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unambiguously is more common in everyday language than unequivocally, which is more often used in formal or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unambiguously and unequivocally?
Unequivocally is generally considered more formal than unambiguously, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
