undeniable

American  

[uhn-di-nahy-uh-buhl] / ˌʌn dɪˈnaɪ ə bəl /

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.

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undeniable British  

/ ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl /

adjective

1. unquestionably or obviously true

2. of unquestionable excellence

   a man of undeniable character

3. unable to be resisted or denied

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Other Word Forms

• undeniableness noun
• undeniably adverb

Etymology

Origin of undeniable

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

Example Sentences

What isn’t strictly measurable but is undeniable is the effect that NEL has had on mentors, especially those in so-called retirement, as their knowledge and efforts continue to make a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal

While at the time, the demonstration received mixed reviews, the magnitude of Baird's achievement is now undeniable.

From BBC

A college education is one of the largest investments a family will ever make, and there must be an undeniable return.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as of late, that deep, undeniable sense of longing has been hitting hard.

From Salon

You may vehemently disagree with the direction and/or quality of his moves, but the quantity is undeniable.

From Barron's

Related Words

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