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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The two harmonize beautifully, freestyling over the song’s last couple of minutes, underpinned by D’Angelo’s unmistakable electric piano embellishments. Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025 Even without new singles at country radio, Taylor Swift’s presence in the format is still unmistakable. Russ Penuell, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 By the 20th century, the weight of law enforcement on Black communities became unmistakable. Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025 D’Angelo’s songwriting, musicianship, and unmistakable vocal styling has endured and will continue to inspire generations of artists to come. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 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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