unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl 

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear

an unmistakable note of excitement in his voice

The evidence supporting their claim is unmistakable.

unmistakably

ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unmistakable

• obvious
• apparent
• evident
• clear
• distinct
• straightforward

Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Add smoky interiors, indie-rock needle drops, Tumblr-ready dialogue, and an enormous Los Angeles house filled with beautiful, terrible people, and the effect is unmistakable. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

Winter soon has the crowd eating out of his hand, his unmistakable voice roaming from an intentionally warbly baritone to a Thom Yorke-ish falsetto. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Each playlist brings together the songs dominating right now with enduring records that capture the unmistakable energy of the region. — Qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

The show’s combination of a dark family saga and an idyllic tropical setting made the Florida Keys an unmistakable part of the story. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unmistakable

• unbreakable
• unshakable
• breakable

Kids Definition

unmistakable

adjective

un·​mis·​tak·​able ˌən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl 

ˈən-

: not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood : clear, obvious

unmistakably

-blē 

adverb