inarguably

adverb

in·​ar·​gu·​ably (ˌ)i-ˈnär-gyə-wə-blē How to pronounce inarguably (audio)
Synonyms of inarguablynext
: it cannot be argued : unquestionably
is inarguably the foremost expert

Examples of inarguably in a Sentence

was inarguably the most important factor in our victory over the other team
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For generations, students have learned about complex historical figures who, despite their positive contributions to society, were inarguably problematic, hateful or bigoted while alive. Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026 The redshirt sophomore is the nation’s best playmaker and inarguably the motor that revs the Spartans’ engine. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026 Along with being arguably the best pitcher in Twins history — and inarguably my favorite — Santana brings an enthusiastic gravitas to coaching that’s tough to miss. Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 How has a team most expected to finish somewhere between sixth and 12th in a bad Eastern Conference become, inarguably, one of the NBA’s best through 57 games? Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inarguably

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inarguably was in 1925

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“Inarguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inarguably. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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