Unmistakable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmistakable

 

[ ˌənˈmɪˈsteɪkəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Easily recognizable; not able to be mistaken or confused with something else. Clearly distinguishable.

Synonyms

clear, definite, distinct, evident, obvious.

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Word Description / Examples
unmistakable

When something is so clear and obvious that it cannot be mistaken for anything else.

  • The unmistakable aroma of freshly baked bread filled the house
  • His anger was unmistakable
distinct

When something is noticeably different from other things of the same type and easy to identify; often used to describe features or characteristics.

  • Her voice is distinct from all the others
  • There are three distinct species of this plant
clear

In situations where something needs to be easily understood or seen; often used to describe instructions, explanations, or visibility.

  • Her instructions were very clear
  • The water in the lake was so clear we could see the fish swimming
obvious

Best used when something is easily perceived or understood without any doubt; often refers to conditions or states that are visible or apparent to everyone.

  • It is obvious that he is the best candidate for the job
  • The answer was so obvious that everyone knew it
evident

Suitable when something is clear or obvious to see or understand, often referring to facts or situations that reveal themselves over time.

  • The benefits of the new policy are already evident
  • It was evident that she was not happy with the decision
definite

Used when something is certain or has a firm conclusion. It implies a level of certainty or specification.

  • We need a definite answer by tomorrow
  • There is a definite pattern in his behavior

Examples of usage

  • It was an unmistakable smell of freshly baked bread.
  • The artist has a very unmistakable style of painting.
  • Her unmistakable voice could be heard from across the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmistakable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inequívoco

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट

🇩🇪 unverkennbar

🇮🇩 tak salah

🇺🇦 безпомилковий

🇵🇱 nieomylny

🇯🇵 間違いない

🇫🇷 incontestable

🇪🇸 inequívoco

🇹🇷 yanıltılamaz

🇰🇷 틀림없는

🇸🇦 واضح

🇨🇿 nezaměnitelný

🇸🇰 nepochybný

🇨🇳 明显的

🇸🇮 neizpodbiten

🇮🇸 óvefengjanlegur

🇰🇿 қате жібермейтін

🇬🇪 შეცდომის გარეშე

🇦🇿 yanılmaz

🇲🇽 inequívoco

Etymology

The word 'unmistakable' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'mistakable' meaning 'able to be mistaken'. It first appeared in the early 19th century in English literature. Over time, it has become a commonly used adjective to describe something that is easily recognizable or clearly distinguishable.

See also: mistaken, mistakenly, mistakes, unmistakably.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,420, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.