undeniable

[ uhn-di-nahy-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. incapable of being denied or disputed:

   undeniable evidence of arson.

   Synonyms: sure, certain, clear, evident, obvious, unquestionable, incontestable, incontrovertible

2. not open to refusal:

   an undeniable call for help.

3. unquestioned as to quality, merit, etc.; indisputably good:

   undeniable artistic talent.

undeniable

/ ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl /

adjective

1. unquestionably or obviously true
2. of unquestionable excellence

   a man of undeniable character

3. unable to be resisted or denied

Derived Forms

• ˌundeˈniableness, noun

Other Words From

• unde·nia·ble·ness noun
• unde·nia·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of undeniable¹

First recorded in 1540–50; un- ¹ + deniable

Example Sentences

Assumption: “Wicked” is an undeniable best picture contender.

From Los Angeles Times

Anne Thomson, a lawyer at the firm, said it was "undeniable" that the illness had been rife on Ventura.

From BBC

Yet the interest is undeniable, so much so that it convinced streaming powerhouse Netflix to broadcast the event live to a global subscriber list of 280 million.

From BBC

It's undeniable that the last several years have been a cataclysmic era of significant advancements for gender equality.

From Salon

“He was the voice of a game that we hold close in our hearts. His charisma was palpable, and his excellence was undeniable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• certain
• evident
• indisputable
• irrefutable
• obvious
• unassailable
• unquestionable