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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His right arm is unquestionably superb, but does Justin Herbert have two left feet?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
But it unquestionably became a top-tier institution and lifeline for students who couldn’t afford East Coast learning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
CNN has unquestionably helped turn Jennings into a national brand.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Arsenal are unquestionably one of the most attractive projects in European football.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He didn’t want to go home on the weekends, to go with them to pujos and Bengali parties, to remain unquestionably in their world.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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