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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Indeed, her portraits are unmistakable: characterized by saturated backdrops, tactile surfaces, and a deep reverence for Nigerian studio photography traditions that elevate her sitters to mythic status. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2025 There's no official announcement time during a conclave, but there is one unmistakable signal: white smoke. Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 In some ways, his decline was an unmistakable case of SSPE. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025 The unmistakable calamity of costly errors both physical and philosophical have left the Kings with an inexcusable end to their season. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 May 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 18 May. 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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