unmistakable

[ uhn-mi-stey-kuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not mistakable; clear; obvious.

unmistakable

/ ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. not mistakable; clear, obvious, or unambiguous

Derived Forms

• ˌunmisˈtakably, adverb
• ˌunmisˈtakableness, noun

Other Words From

• unmis·taka·ble·ness noun
• unmis·taka·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unmistakable¹

First recorded in 1660–70; un- ¹ + mistakable

Example Sentences

In the song “A Bowler Hat,” Sondheim’s genius is unmistakable in the way he finds the truth of what’s been culturally lost and gained in a simple clothing metaphor.

From Los Angeles Times

These Republican leaders are sending an unmistakable final message to men: Women have no right to think for themselves.

From Salon

“I was like, I don’t think that’s true,” he says, launching into an unmistakable giggle I’ll hear many times over the course of our conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

The song is joyful, but with an unmistakable undertone of frustration and despair.

From Salon

In several incidents Israeli fire has hit clearly marked and unmistakable Unifil bases, and in one case Israeli tanks forced their way into a Unifil compound where they initially refused demands to leave.

From BBC

Related Words

• apparent
• conspicuous
• distinct
• evident
• explicit
• indisputable
• obvious
• palpable
• pronounced
• straightforward
• unambiguous
• unequivocal