unmistakable

adjective

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

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear

an unmistakable note of excitement in his voice

The evidence supporting their claim is unmistakable.

unmistakably

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unmistakable

• obvious
• apparent
• evident
• clear
• distinct
• straightforward

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Listening to his composition, I am struck by its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable sense of wonder that animates it. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026

The entire competition now has the unmistakable stench of corruption all over it. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Completing the set is Diermaier’s Gugaruz, created with Schneider TM, which places the beloved drummer’s unmistakable percussion at the center of a shifting landscape of electronics, noise and electro-acoustic experimentation. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 July 2026

Pink Drink goes viral Longtime fans of viral Starbucks beverages may recall 2016’s Pink Drink, a strawberry and açaí-based drink mixed with coconut milk, giving it an unmistakable creamy pink hue. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unmistakable

• unbreakable
• unshakable
• breakable

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