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

Its audacious shape—flat and low—combined with an unmistakable and penetrating exhaust note, mean that car and driver are magnets of constant attention. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025

And in every song, that unmistakable Henry baritone channels Coalhouse’s passion and pain so clearly, his story becomes the production’s beating heart. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025

Its curved silhouette hugs the body with that unmistakable Bottega nonchalance, while the signature Intrecciato feels both heritage and modern. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

At the heart is a mix of mandarin rind, cedarwood, and lavender that evokes Aesop’s unmistakable essence of clean, herbal, and grounding. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025

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