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
"The first day... unfolded as a carefully choreographed state banquet, served on fine porcelain, while traders quietly inspected the cracks beneath the table. The optics were unquestionably constructive," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“When we moved from Chicago, there was a debate between New York and Miami. It’s unquestionably true that we made the right choice,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The Gunners' task, in its simplest terms, is to beat the team that are unquestionably the best in Europe.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
They were unquestionably different from woods further south—darker, more shadowy, inclining more to black than green.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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