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

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For chefs who've crossed the Mason-Dixon line, the breakfast divide is unmistakable, said Suzanne Vizethann, a Southern chef who relocated to Maine. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 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