Unassailably: meaning, definitions and examples
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unassailably
[ ʌnəˈseɪləblɪ ]
without doubt
Unassailably means in a manner that cannot be attacked or questioned. It suggests that something is so secure or certain that it is beyond challenge or dispute.
Synonyms
incontrovertibly, indisputably, undeniably
Examples of usage
- The evidence presented was unassailably strong.
- Her reputation is unassailably established in the field of science.
- He made an unassailably valid point during the debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "unassailably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inatacável
🇮🇳 अविचलित रूप से
🇩🇪 unangreifbar
🇮🇩 tak terancam
🇺🇦 непохитно
🇵🇱 nienaruszalnie
🇯🇵 攻撃されることなく
🇫🇷 inaffectable
🇪🇸 inamovible
🇹🇷 saldırılamaz
🇰🇷 공격할 수 없는
🇸🇦 لا يمكن الهجوم عليه
🇨🇿 neútočitelně
🇸🇰 neútočiteľne
🇨🇳 无法攻击
🇸🇮 neobranljivo
🇮🇸 óhugnalegur
🇰🇿 шабуыл жасалмайтын
🇬🇪 არასდროს შეტევადი
🇦🇿 hücum olunmaz
🇲🇽 inamovible
Etymology
The word 'unassailably' derives from the adjective 'unassailable,' which is composed of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'assailable' from the Middle English 'assailen,' rooted in the Old French 'assaillir', which in turn comes from the Latin 'assailire' meaning 'to jump at or attack'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb. It emphasizes the idea of being impenetrable or invulnerable to attack, criticism, or doubt. Over time, it has come to be used in contexts requiring a high degree of certainty or reliability, particularly in academic, legal, and philosophical discussions where arguments or evidence are presented. The evolution of this word reflects a growing need in language to articulate concepts of certainty and infallibility, particularly in an increasingly skeptical and questioning societal landscape.