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
Recent Examples on the Web The panel could not contain themselves as Hart — whose voice was unmistakable underneath the boxy costume — bumbled his way through the song by last season’s winner. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024 Here, however, her eyes, and the lines under them, suggest an unmistakable melancholy. Intentional? Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 These and other products of modern civilization are leaving unmistakable remnants in the mineral record, particularly since the mid-20th century. Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 The beloved 1990s series about a semi-famous family in Detroit starred Tim Allen and made household names out of its child actors Kids of the '90s will never forget that unique theme song: whistles, electric guitar and that unmistakable Tim Allen grunt. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 In working with Cobb — one of Nashville’s most accomplished and in-demand producers — Malik will explore new sonic territory and lean into pairing his unmistakable vocals with live instrumentation. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2024 The Hornets have an unmistakable new energy circulating around. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2024 Chilling the market: Epic has marketed the introduction of new products, and in some cases products that don’t exist yet, for the apparent purpose and unmistakable impact of reducing market demand for competitor products. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Wynne was the magnetic front man, but Fambrough — sporting a distinctive mustache — was unmistakable onstage. Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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