equivocal (Meaning)
equivocal (a)
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
equivocal (s)
open to question
uncertain as a sign or indication
equivocal (a.)
(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence.
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal.
Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful.
equivocal (n.)
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.
Synonyms & Antonyms of equivocal
equivocal Sentence Examples
- The response from the politician was equivocal, leaving the audience uncertain about their stance on the issue.
- An equivocal statement is one that is open to more than one interpretation, making its true meaning unclear.
- The equivocal results of the scientific study made it difficult for researchers to draw any definitive conclusions.
- The leader's equivocal decision-making caused confusion and uncertainty among their team.
- Without clear and direct communication, the company's message came across as equivocal and unclear.
- The witness provided equivocal testimony, failing to offer any concrete evidence or information.
- The equivocal nature of the law made it difficult for judges to interpret and apply it fairly.
- The accused's equivocal behavior during the interrogation raised suspicion and heightened the uncertainty surrounding their guilt or innocence.
- The politician's equivocal stance on the policy proposal drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
- The equivocal outcome of the election left the country in a state of political uncertainty.
FAQs About the word equivocal
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead, open to question, uncertain as a sign or indication
disputable, dubious,questionable, debatable, problematic, problematical, suspect, doubtful, suspicious, dubitable
certain, certain, sure, decisive, indisputable, undoubted, indubitable, incontestable, definitive, indubitable
The response from the politician was equivocal, leaving the audience uncertain about their stance on the issue.
An equivocal statement is one that is open to more than one interpretation, making its true meaning unclear.
The equivocal results of the scientific study made it difficult for researchers to draw any definitive conclusions.
The leader's equivocal decision-making caused confusion and uncertainty among their team.
