unquestionably

[uhn-kwes-chuh-nuh-blee]

adverb

1. in a way that is beyond question or doubt; certainly.

   Can you say that he is unquestionably guilty of this crime?

2. in a way that is above criticism or without exception.

   As a wife and mother, she is unquestionably devoted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unquestionably¹

First recorded in 1610–20; unquestionab(le) ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

He will arrive in Australia unburdened of leadership, totally at ease with his game and unquestionably the best batter in the world.

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"I would say that my personal and business links to the UK are unquestionably stronger and more important than those I have in France, Monaco or Canada," he said in a witness statement.

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It unquestionably threw flames on the conflict, making it much harder for any Thai government now to adopt a conciliatory position on the border.

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There are, unquestionably, more problematic targets for the world to set its sights on.

From Salon

Norris unquestionably deserved the second place on the balance of the race, but his pit stop problem left the team with an agonising quandary.

From BBC

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