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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Arsenal are unquestionably one of the most attractive projects in European football.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Sunderland will unquestionably, like all clubs, be keeping an eye on players at the World Cup, but their recruitment process works several windows ahead.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
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
There were unquestionably tears welling up in her eyes, but she also looked happy.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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