unmistakable

adjective

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio)
Definition of unmistakablenext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed

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Recent Examples of unmistakable As Melvin detailed the report with the camera trained on him, two unmistakable sneezes from Guthrie could be heard off-screen. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 But watch Amziah King and the actor’s fresh energy remains unmistakable. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 Glass hair is exactly that—shiny, soft lengths with that unmistakable mirror-like sheen. — Selvaggia Germani, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 The film’s pointed critique of a fractured society severely damaged by playing catch-up capitalism is unmistakable, but for those familiar with recent Ghanaian politics, Armar’s poignant assessment goes deeper. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmistakable
  1. obvious
  2. apparent
  3. evident
  4. clear
  5. distinct
  6. straightforward
Adjective
  • His first season with Bayern Munich, after leaving Liverpool in summer 2023, brought decent numbers but obvious tactical issues, leading to a sale to Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia for nearly the same fee a year later.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Film noir is the most obvious one, and much of the episode takes both its visual cues and its tone from classic noir.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • The note briefly displayed in court Thursday offered jurors in Clancy’s triple-murder trial perhaps their best glimpse yet at the Massachusetts mother’s apparent perspective on her own struggle with mental health leading up to the killings.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As students returned to campuses earlier this week to begin a new school year, the district’s worst-case scenario has not come to pass, although its apparent financial reprieve remains fragile.
    — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • At a bond hearing earlier this year, Fernandez Saldana’s attorney said there was no proof his client’s guilt was evident, CNN affiliate Action News Jax reported.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their issues putting together effective at-bats were evident in the final two games against the Brewers, totaling three runs on 11 hits and three walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Four of the eight resulted in gains and four in losses, underscoring the lack of a clear directional signal.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Packages of drugs are often packaged with other distinct designs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, a whole-brain analysis did show distinct patterns of activity when the dogs saw faces showing the negative emotions.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • For any brand looking to steady its input costs and protect its production lines from geopolitical shocks, the case is straightforward.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Paramount is seeking a bond based on the straightforward calculation of the maximum potential ticking consideration and financing costs from this litigation.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of straightforward

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