indubitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Synonym Usage
See doubtless.
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Etymology
Origin of indubitable
From the Latin word indubitābilis, dating back to 1615–25. See in- 3, dubitable
Explanation
Indubitable is a really fancy — five syllable, no less — way of saying "utterly obvious," or "clear beyond a doubt." Indubitably is very closely related to undoubtedly, and has essentially the same meaning. But if you want to throw in a certain educated, old-school touch to your vocabulary, go with indubitably instead. You'll sound smarter. After all, if it was good enough for Sherlock Holmes, it's good enough for you — "Indubitably, my dear Watson..." was his frequent preface to his less-quick-on-the-uptake sidekick.
Vocabulary lists containing indubitable
The Real Deal: Synonyms for "True"
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Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
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Example Sentences
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"It is indubitable that the impact of climate change will increasingly prejudice the lives and families of many persons."
From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2023
In the 15 years that followed her country music debut, Swift has fully metamorphosed from Nashville darling into indubitable Queen of Pop.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2022
But, he continued, "it's indubitable that the party line I have passively received over the decades simply does not comport with reality."
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2022
In short, the simplest, easiest, obvious and now all but indubitable answer is that Jefferson was the father.
From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2018
Americans believe in the reality of “race” as a defined, indubitable feature of the natural world.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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