unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio)
Synonyms of unmistakablenext
: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear
an unmistakable note of excitement in his voice
The evidence supporting their claim is unmistakable.
unmistakably adverb

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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Albert Hotel pays homage to his legacy, restoring several historic buildings on Main Street and infusing them with his unmistakable globetrotting style. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 The story of the string made a small but significant contribution to the unmistakable feeling of imbalance in the courtroom, the sense that the crime that had actually taken place was not necessarily the one being tried. Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 He's not seen any lost steam in the viral pickup; in fact, it's only reached bigger audiences, with massive brands, franchises and A-listers using his unmistakable audio. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 This erstwhile motor lodge that glowed up to become one of the most historically hip boutique hotels in Atlanta is an unmistakable landmark in Poncey-Highland. Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 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 4 Jan. 2026.

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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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