Unmistakably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmistakably

 

[ ʌnˈmɪsteɪkəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a clear or obvious manner

In a way that cannot be mistaken for anything else; clearly; obviously.

Synonyms

clearly, evidently, manifestly, obviously.

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Word Description / Examples
unmistakably

Used when something is so clear it cannot be mistaken for anything else.

  • Her voice was unmistakably upset.
  • The error in the report was unmistakably obvious.
clearly

Used when you want to express full understanding or visibility of something without any doubt.

  • She spoke clearly so everyone could understand.
  • It is clearly stated in the instructions.
obviously

Used when something is clear to everyone and not open to doubt, often with a slight connotation that it should have been noticed already.

  • Obviously, we need to fix this issue.
  • She was obviously tired after the long day.
evidently

Used when something is obvious and has evidence supporting it, often used to describe something that has been inferred.

  • He is evidently quite skilled at his job.
  • They have evidently made a lot of progress.
manifestly

Used to describe something that is clearly or obviously true, often in a formal or emphatic context.

  • The plan was manifestly flawed.
  • She was manifestly the best candidate.

Examples of usage

  • He spoke unmistakably about his intentions.
  • The message was unmistakably clear.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmistakably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inequivocamente

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 unmissverständlich

🇮🇩 dengan jelas

🇺🇦 безпомилково

🇵🇱 niewątpliwie

🇯🇵 間違いなく

🇫🇷 sans équivoque

🇪🇸 inequívocamente

🇹🇷 açıkça

🇰🇷 틀림없이

🇸🇦 بلا شك

🇨🇿 nepochybně

🇸🇰 nepochybne

🇨🇳 毫无疑问地

🇸🇮 nedvomno

🇮🇸 óumdeilanlega

🇰🇿 қателеспей

🇬🇪 უშეცდომოდ

🇦🇿 yanılmadan

🇲🇽 inequívocamente

Etymology

The word 'unmistakably' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mistakable' meaning 'capable of being mistaken'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.

See also: mistaken, mistakenly, mistakes, unmistakable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,320, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.