unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio)
: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear
unmistakably adverb

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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Giorgio Armani has created a unique, unmistakable style that has evolved over time but has never betrayed its essence in the slightest. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025 Independent sustainability platforms such as COSH emphasize both the promise and the hurdles, particularly scaling production and managing costs, but the momentum is unmistakable and forward thinking. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins. Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmistakable

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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