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

Other Word Forms

• undeniableness noun
• undeniably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of undeniable¹

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

Example Sentences

In many ways, those fantasies never matched reality in the first place — and now the gap is undeniable.

From Salon

When the evidence in Watergate became undeniable, Republicans in Congress abandoned Nixon.

From Salon

It’s the one and only movie released before the fall film festival season that is undeniable.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's undeniable that the way he picked me for certain gigs elevated my star," says Ronson, calling the accusations against Diddy "horrific".

From BBC

The show's impact was so undeniable that it was seen as the dead-cert for best limited series.

From BBC

Related Words

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