unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl 

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear

unmistakably

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• apparent
• bald
• bald-faced
• barefaced
• bright-line
• broad
• clear
• clear-cut
• crystal clear
• decided
• distinct
• evident
• lucid
• luculent
• luminous
• manifest
• nonambiguous
• obvious
• open-and-shut
• palpable
• patent
• pellucid
• perspicuous
• plain
• ringing
• straightforward
• transparent
• unambiguous
• unambivalent
• unequivocal

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed

Recent Examples on the Web

For lovers of this unmistakable design, here’s an ode to the Tank. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025

The unmistakable smell of cigar smoke hung in the air. —Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025

Their tactics are not written down in one place or peddled by a single law firm — but companies follow an unmistakable pattern. —Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024

Meanwhile, the Floral Pathways palette references the color’s unmistakable connection to the earth—seeing it not as an end in itself, but as the means by which Cornflower Blue, Rose Tan, and other subtle pastels spring to life. —Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl 

ˈən-

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear, obvious

unmistakably

-blē 

adverb