ˌən-ˈan(t)s-rə-bəl
as in conclusive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
the unanswerable assertion that she didn't know much about art but she knew what she liked
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Recent Examples of unanswerable
That’s a fundamental, perhaps unanswerable, question.
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Sean Illing, Vox, 10 Oct. 2024
Like other posthumous releases by trailblazers from Jimi Hendrix to J Dilla, this one is haunted by unanswerable questions.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
There’s no shortage of stories to tell, or unanswerable questions to ask.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
State committees charged with overseeing tax programs conducted just the one audit seven years ago, rendering many of those questions unanswerable.
—Lulu Ramadan, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2024
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Sean Illing, Vox, 10 Oct. 2024
Like other posthumous releases by trailblazers from Jimi Hendrix to J Dilla, this one is haunted by unanswerable questions.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
There’s no shortage of stories to tell, or unanswerable questions to ask.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
State committees charged with overseeing tax programs conducted just the one audit seven years ago, rendering many of those questions unanswerable.
—Lulu Ramadan, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanswerable
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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No data is conclusive as to what form of garlic might be best for colds.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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This video became a cornerstone of the prosecution’s case, providing irrefutable proof that Alex was lying about his whereabouts that night.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In an effort to be exonerated from the murder of Harrison, Gutierrez asserts that DNA analysis of evidence collected at the crime scene can serve as irrefutable proof of his innocence.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 16 July 2024
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Murphy is a powerhouse in Small Things Like These, and while the actor’s talent is unquestionable, his subtle, heartbreaking and yet restrained performance is brought even more to life when his character has to face Sister Mary, played by an impressively terrifying Emily Watson.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His impact on the success of the Eagles is unquestionable.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Here, however, is a simple, clear, and unarguable case for taking immediate action.Mustafa Suleyman, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2023
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Kennedy has presented incontrovertible data about the state of our health.David Marks, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Emotionally, the investment was incontrovertible the past week, from Wade’s tribute to the Heat’s past legends to the praise of a future personified by current center Bam Adebayo.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Competitive Edge and Future Prospects Dubai’s competitive advantage in luxury real estate is indisputable.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Regular board and executive succession planning, with a balance of independent directors, can ensure the right questions are asked and no single person becomes unchallengeable.James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Unlike Biden, Trump’s intraparty position is nearly unchallengeable.The Editors, National Review, 3 July 2024
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.Scott Nover, Quartz, 24 May 2023
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There is all of a sudden one Way of Knowing which presents us with indubitable truths.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2010
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“Unanswerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanswerable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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