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

For some fashion houses, the reference to fashion history was absolutely unmistakable, as was the case with Saint Laurent. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

The damage already exceeds the losses from the 2008 Lehman crisis, and the chain reaction has unmistakable lost‑decade energy. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In addition to their unmistakable physical resemblance to each other, there are similarities between Bourdain’s and Sessa’s circuitous lives. — Ok McCausland, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026

The observations revealed a faint but unmistakable comet tail, confirming the object's true identity. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 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