unmistakable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unmistakableness noun
- unmistakably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unmistakable
First recorded in 1660–70; un- 1 + mistakable
Example Sentences
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Only this wasn’t ER, and Dr. Weiner’s voice, dispassionate as he tried to make it, contained an unmistakable trace of actual human horror.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
“Daniels are creators who have evolved their craft with a distinct vision and singular voice that is unmistakable across the spectrum of content vying for viewers’ attention,” Langley said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Her performance is tinged with the unmistakable sound of uncertainty.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
It is also billed as "a sweeping celebration of theatre and its heightened romance, told with Tarantino's signature style and unmistakable wit".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
“It smells sweet,” said Bork, “but also kind of … bitter, like a tart berry. It’s hard to describe, but the smell is unmistakable and it’s all over you.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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