unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio)
: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear
unmistakably adverb

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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In talking to more than 20 people about Johnson’s background and rise through the business, two things were unmistakable. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 Sivan’s love of tradition and craftsmanship was unmistakable and his collection will be a welcome addition to retail this fall. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 Their message is unmistakable: trans people do not deserve dignity or respect. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 Though benchmarks are imperfect proxies for intelligence, the wider trend is unmistakable. Harry Booth / Paris, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unmistakable 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmistakable was in 1827

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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmistakable. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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unmistakable

adjective
un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio)
ˈən-
: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear, obvious
unmistakably adverb

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