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unmistakable

adjective
un·​mis·​tak·​able | \ ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio) \

Definition of unmistakable

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear

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Other Words from unmistakable

unmistakably \ ˌən-​mə-​ˈstā-​kə-​blē How to pronounce unmistakably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed

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But their value was unmistakable in this performance by Reed and a cast of virtuoso instrumentalists who had written much of the repertoire. Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Jazz Fest review: Freddy Cole evokes sweet memories of brother Nat King Cole," 30 Aug. 2019 Atlanta's third season hasn't always been a smooth ride, with a lack of pity parties from its opponents and Pity Parties in its own locker room along the way, but now, its momentum is unmistakable. Avi Creditor, SI.com, "Atlanta United Adds U.S. Open Cup to Growing Trophy Case," 27 Aug. 2019 But the conviction with which each of them performed was unmistakable. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Rolling Stones rock Rose Bowl as NASA announces ‘Rolling Stones Rock’ on Mars," 23 Aug. 2019 In the policy debate over subjects like immigration, health care and gun control, the shift has been unmistakable. Timothy Williams, New York Times, "Why the 2020 Criminal Justice Debate Is Completely Different," 20 Aug. 2019 The message on the front page of Alaska’s second-largest newspaper was unmistakable. Dan Joling, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska lawmakers brace for showdown over governor’s vetoes," 10 July 2019 The Buk’s infrared camera would have created a heat silhouette of the target, which in the case of a Boeing 777 is unmistakable. David Satter, WSJ, "Hold Russia Accountable for MH17," 26 June 2019 And the presence of the playwright is unmistakable. San Diego Union-Tribune, "12 things to do this weekend: Impossible Science Festival, SummerFest, ‘Forging Territories’," 2 Aug. 2019 Sometimes its impact is unmistakable—a heatwave in Europe in 2003 is estimated to have claimed 70,000 lives. The Economist, "Heatwaves are killing people," 27 July 2019

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First Known Use of unmistakable

1827, in the meaning defined above

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unmistakable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unmistakable

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood

unmistakable

adjective
un·​mis·​tak·​able | \ ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unmistakable (audio) \

Kids Definition of unmistakable

: impossible to mistake for anything else We smelled the unmistakable odor of a skunk.

Other Words from unmistakable

unmistakably \ -​blē \ adverb

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