Indubitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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indubitable

 

[ ɪnˈduːbɪtəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

incontestable

Impossible to doubt or dispute; unquestionable.

Synonyms

incontrovertible, irrefutable, undeniable.

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Word Description / Examples
indubitable

Use when you want to emphasize something is completely certain and beyond any doubt.

  • Her honesty is indubitable.
  • The evidence presented was indubitable and led to a quick verdict.
undeniable

Commonly used in everyday language to describe something that is clearly true and cannot be denied.

  • His talent is undeniable.
  • It is undeniable that climate change is affecting our planet.
irrefutable

Used when presenting arguments or evidence that cannot be disproven, often in legal or academic contexts.

  • She provided irrefutable evidence of her innocence.
  • The findings were irrefutable, leaving no room for further debate.
incontrovertible

Appropriate for formal settings or academic writing when emphasizing that something cannot be disputed or argued against.

  • There is incontrovertible proof that he was at the scene of the crime.
  • The scientific findings were incontrovertible and changed the course of research.

Examples of usage

  • The evidence of his guilt was indubitable.
  • Her indubitable talent as a musician was recognized by all.
  • The indubitable fact that the earth revolves around the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "indubitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indubitável

🇮🇳 अविचलित

🇩🇪 unzweifelhaft

🇮🇩 tidak diragukan lagi

🇺🇦 незаперечний

🇵🇱 niepodważalny

🇯🇵 疑いの余地がない

🇫🇷 indubitable

🇪🇸 indudable

🇹🇷 şüphe götürmez

🇰🇷 의심할 여지가 없는

🇸🇦 لا شك فيه

🇨🇿 nepochybný

🇸🇰 nepochybný

🇨🇳 毋庸置疑的

🇸🇮 nesporen

🇮🇸 óvéfengjanlegt

🇰🇿 даусыз

🇬🇪 უდავო

🇦🇿 şübhəsiz

🇲🇽 indudable

Etymology

The word 'indubitable' originated from the Latin word 'indubitabilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' (not) and the word 'dubitabilis' (doubtful). It entered the English language in the 15th century. Over the centuries, 'indubitable' has been used to describe things that are beyond doubt or dispute, emphasizing their unquestionable nature.

See also: doubt, doubter, doubtful, doubtfully, doubtfulness, doubts, indubitably, undoubted, undoubtedly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,479, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.