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unmistakable

American  
[uhn-mi-stey-kuh-buhl] / ˌʌn mɪˈsteɪ kə bəl /

adjective

  1. not mistakable; clear; obvious.

unmistakable British  
/ ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl /

adjective

  1. not mistakable; clear, obvious, or unambiguous

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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

David said the smell of rats was "unmistakable", adding "once you've smelled it once or twice, you can completely identify that, absolutely straight away".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Sunny’s unmistakable voice rang out over Count Olaf’s as she tottered onstage toward her siblings.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

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