unquestionably
Americanadverb
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in a way that is beyond question or doubt; certainly.
Can you say that he is unquestionably guilty of this crime?
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in a way that is above criticism or without exception.
As a wife and mother, she is unquestionably devoted.
adverb
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indisputably; definitely
an unquestionably great club
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(sentence modifier) without a doubt; certainly
unquestionably there were costs incurred
Etymology
Origin of unquestionably
First recorded in 1610–20; unquestionab(le) ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Taken together, these moments point to a broader reality: The end of Colbert’s show unquestionably marks the end of an era.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
If it were five years ago, this would be unquestionably good news for one company: Intel.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Unlike da Vinci, who was born in Tuscany, our dinner plan—a cicchetti crawl—was unquestionably Venetian, and a chance to sample the city’s bite-sized answers to Spanish tapas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
"I think when you are playing great player - which Zhao unquestionably is - it makes it straightforward for you," Murphy told BBC Sport.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
He was unquestionably an nganga, and, from the reaction of the others, a powerful and important one.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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