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

Hope has an unmistakable appeal, says Jeannine Jabaay. —Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024

Represented are collaborations with the fashion brands such as Moschino and Oscar de La Renta; accessories and lifestyle elements like the Dreamhouse or the unmistakable pink convertible made in collaboration with Fiat. —Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024

Look out for shots of the posh lobby and that unmistakable porte-cochère. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024

The result is the Odysseus, an integrated bracelet sport watch with an unmistakable Lange vibes. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 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