adverb
- in a way that is ambiguous, unclear, or open to more than one interpretation
- in a way that deliberately avoids committing to a clear position or answer; evasively
Examples
- The witness answered equivocally, never directly confirming or denying the accusation.
- She spoke equivocally about her plans, leaving everyone unsure of her true intentions.
- The politician responded equivocally to the reporter's question about tax policy.
- His equivocally worded statement could be interpreted in several different ways.
- The contract language was equivocally phrased, creating confusion about the terms.
- When asked if he enjoyed the meal, he replied equivocally with a shrug.
- The results were equivocally presented, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions.