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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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The historical parallels to the era of Mao Zedong are unmistakable, Chinese historians say.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This coin captures everything we love about him, that unmistakable mischievous grin, his furry pal Gnasher by his side and that irresistible spirit of rebellion that has made him a favourite across generations," she said.

From BBC

Van Der Beek communicates an unmistakable feeling that there is a good person somewhere inside his character, dying to break free of the tortured fate his monstrous doppelganger has created for him.

From Salon

He looks with darting curiosity and unmistakable contempt at the world around him, but that world is reflected on his face: Its neon signage and passing car lights dance on his eyeballs.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was unmistakable, and growing louder, which meant it was still advancing.

From Literature