unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl 

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear

unmistakably

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• apparent
• bald
• bald-faced
• barefaced
• bright-line
• broad
• clear
• clear-cut
• crystal clear
• decided
• distinct
• evident
• lucid
• luculent
• luminous
• manifest
• nonambiguous
• obvious
• open-and-shut
• palpable
• patent
• pellucid
• perspicuous
• plain
• ringing
• straightforward
• transparent
• unambiguous
• unambivalent
• unequivocal

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed

Recent Examples on the Web

When tornadoes rip through populated areas, their presence is unmistakable. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024

The courier picked up a burrito meal order at a Lindenwold, N.J., eatery and intended to deliver it to Glassboro, but stopped in Washington Township to investigate the pungent, unmistakable smell of marijuana coming from the food, the Washington Township police said on Instagram on Nov. 24. —Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024

With his mononym, unmistakable style and Studio 54 all-nighters, Halston continues to intrigue even 34 years after his death. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024

The excitement and the intense emotions of the band members were unmistakable. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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