If you describe something as unmistakable, you mean that it is so obvious that it cannot be mistaken for anything else.
He didn't give his name, but the voice was unmistakable.
...the unmistakable smell of marijuana drifted down.
Synonyms: clear, certain, positive, decided More Synonyms of unmistakable
unmistakably (ʌnmɪsteɪkəbli)adverb [usu ADV group, oft ADVERB with verb]
It's still unmistakably a Minnelli movie.
She's unmistakably Scandinavian.
He had unmistakably been waving his flag to attract the referee's attention.
unmistakable in British English
or unmistakeable (ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl)
adjective
not mistakable; clear, obvious, or unambiguous
Derived forms
unmistakableness (ˌunmisˈtakableness) or unmistakeableness (ˌunmisˈtakeableness)
noun
unmistakably (ˌunmisˈtakably) or unmistakeably (ˌunmisˈtakeably)
adverb
unmistakable in American English
(ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl)
adjective
that cannot be mistaken or misinterpreted; leaving room for no misunderstanding; clear; plain
Derived forms
unmistakably (ˌunmisˈtakably)
adverb
Examples of 'unmistakable' in a sentence
unmistakable
Sympathy that, despite the unmistakable signs of turmoil, he has been on the receiving end of abuse and condemnation from people who ought to have known better.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This struck me an unmistakable sign of denial.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There are unmistakable signs of the regime beginning to crumble.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But there are unmistakable signs of a serious return to form.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was the unmistakable sound of hope.
The Sun (2012)
But there was an unmistakable sound from under the floor.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
There is a distant but unmistakable clattering sound that is incongruous to the refined air of the robust cabin.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But the voice is already unmistakable.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Outside we all heard the unmistakable sound of my father's lorry as he parked.
Carlos Acosta No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Tale (2007)
He could hear the unmistakable sound of an incoming Chinook helicopter.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As he did, there was the unmistakable sound of pills rattling inside a small plastic container in his back pocket.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the signs are unmistakable.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Its unmistakable voice came from the top of the big ash tree that stands by the shed I work in.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It's her voice that is unmistakable, loud and guttural.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Australians lacking self-confidence are almost a contradiction in terms, yet the signs are unmistakable.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The unmistakable sound of gunfire, right outside the church, interrupted my sermon.
Christianity Today (2000)
For centuries their unmistakable sound has struck fear into Scotland's enemies and so become a symbol of its national identity.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As my finger hovered over her buzzer I heard the unmistakable sound of a slap, followed by more crying.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I knew it was a van because I used to drive one and the engine has an unmistakable sound.
Eric Newby A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)
In other languages
unmistakable
British English: unmistakable ADJECTIVE
If you describe something as unmistakable, you mean that it is so obvious that it cannot be mistaken for anything else.
He didn't give his name, but the voice was unmistakable.
American English: unmistakable
Brazilian Portuguese: inconfundível
Chinese: 不会弄错的
European Spanish: inconfundible
French: facile à reconnaîtreN
German: unverkennbar
Italian: inconfondibile
Japanese: 間違えようのない
Korean: 명백한
European Portuguese: inconfundível
Latin American Spanish: inconfundible
(adjective)
Definition
clear or unambiguous
the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground coffee
Synonyms
clear
It was a clear case of mistaken identity.
certain
One thing is certain – they have the utmost respect for each other.
positive
There was no positive evidence.
decided
We were at a decided disadvantage.
sure
She was no longer sure what she thought about the situation.
obvious
It's obvious that he doesn't like me.
plain
It was plain to me that he was lying.
patent
This was a patent lie.
evident
He spoke with evident emotion about his ordeal.
distinct
There was a distinct change in her attitude.
pronounced
Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme.
glaring
I never saw such a glaring example of misrepresentation.
manifest
cases of manifest injustice
blatant
blatant elitism
conspicuous
Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends.
palpable
The tension between them is palpable.
unequivocal
Richardson's unequivocal commitment to fair play
unambiguous
indisputable
It is indisputable that the animals are harbouring this illness.
Opposites
uncertain
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unclear
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doubtful
,
hidden
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obscure
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dim
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unsure
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ambiguous
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equivocal
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mistakable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of blatant
Definition
glaringly obvious
blatant elitism
Synonyms
obvious,
open,
clear,
plain,
naked,
sheer,
patent,
evident,
pronounced,
straightforward,
outright,
glaring,
manifest,
bald,
transparent,
noticeable,
conspicuous,
overt,
unmistakable,
flaunting,
palpable,
undeniable,
brazen,
flagrant,
indisputable,
ostentatious,
unmitigated,
cut-and-dried (informal),
undisguised,
obtrusive,
unsubtle,
unconcealed
in the sense of certain
Definition
definitely known
One thing is certain – they have the utmost respect for each other.
Synonyms
known,
true,
positive,
plain,
ascertained,
unmistakable,
conclusive,
undoubted,
unequivocal,
undeniable,
irrefutable,
unquestionable,
incontrovertible,
indubitable,
nailed-on (slang)
in the sense of conspicuous
Definition
clearly visible
Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends.
Synonyms
obvious,
clear,
apparent,
visible,
patent,
evident,
manifest,
noticeable,
blatant,
discernible,
salient,
perceptible,
easily seen
Synonyms of 'unmistakable'
unmistakable
Explore 'unmistakable' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of decided
Definition
definite or noticeable
We were at a decided disadvantage.
Synonyms
definite,
certain,
positive,
absolute,
distinct,
pronounced,
clear-cut,
undisputed,
unequivocal,
undeniable,
unambiguous,
indisputable,
categorical,
unquestionable
in the sense of distinct
Definition
obvious
There was a distinct change in her attitude.
Synonyms
definite,
marked,
clear,
decided,
obvious,
sharp,
plain,
apparent,
patent,
evident,
black-and-white,
manifest,
noticeable,
conspicuous,
clear-cut,
unmistakable,
palpable,
recognizable,
unambiguous,
observable,
perceptible,
appreciable
in the sense of evident
Definition
easy to see or understand
He spoke with evident emotion about his ordeal.
Synonyms
obvious,
clear,
plain,
apparent,
visible,
patent,
manifest,
tangible,
noticeable,
blatant,
conspicuous,
unmistakable,
palpable,
salient,
indisputable,
perceptible,
incontrovertible,
incontestable,
plain as the nose on your face
in the sense of glaring
Definition
conspicuous or obvious
I never saw such a glaring example of misrepresentation.
Synonyms
obvious,
open,
outstanding,
patent,
visible,
gross,
outrageous,
manifest,
blatant,
conspicuous,
overt,
audacious,
flagrant,
rank,
egregious,
unconcealed
in the sense of indisputable
Definition
beyond doubt
It is indisputable that the animals are harbouring this illness.
Synonyms
undeniable,
sure,
certain,
positive,
absolute,
evident,
beyond doubt,
unassailable,
irrefutable,
unquestionable,
incontrovertible,
incontestable,
indubitable
in the sense of manifest
Definition
easily noticed, obvious
cases of manifest injustice
Synonyms
obvious,
apparent,
patent,
evident,
open,
clear,
plain,
visible,
bold,
distinct,
glaring,
noticeable,
blatant,
conspicuous,
unmistakable,
palpable,
salient
in the sense of obvious
Definition
easy to see or understand
It's obvious that he doesn't like me.
Synonyms
clear,
open,
plain,
apparent,
visible,
bold,
patent,
evident,
distinct,
pronounced,
straightforward,
explicit,
manifest,
transparent,
noticeable,
blatant,
conspicuous,
overt,
unmistakable,
palpable,
unequivocal,
undeniable,
salient,
recognizable,
unambiguous,
self-evident,
indisputable,
perceptible,
much in evidence,
unquestionable,
open-and-shut,
cut-and-dried (informal),
undisguised,
incontrovertible,
self-explanatory,
unsubtle,
unconcealed,
clear as a bell,
staring you in the face (informal),
right under your nose (informal),
sticking out a mile (informal),
plain as the nose on your face (informal)
in the sense of palpable
Definition
obvious
The tension between them is palpable.
Synonyms
obvious,
apparent,
patent,
clear,
plain,
visible,
evident,
manifest,
open,
blatant,
conspicuous,
unmistakable,
salient
in the sense of patent
Definition
obvious
This was a patent lie.
Synonyms
obvious,
apparent,
evident,
blatant,
open,
clear,
glaring,
manifest,
transparent,
conspicuous,
downright,
unmistakable,
palpable,
unequivocal,
flagrant,
indisputable,
unconcealed
in the sense of plain
Definition
easily understood
It was plain to me that he was lying.
Synonyms
clear,
obvious,
patent,
evident,
apparent,
visible,
distinct,
understandable,
manifest,
transparent,
overt,
unmistakable,
lucid,
unambiguous,
comprehensible,
legible
Additional synonyms
in the sense of positive
Definition
expressing certainty
There was no positive evidence.
Synonyms
definite,
real,
clear,
firm,
certain,
direct,
express,
actual,
absolute,
concrete,
decisive,
explicit,
affirmative,
clear-cut,
unmistakable,
conclusive,
unequivocal,
indisputable,
categorical,
incontrovertible,
nailed-on (slang)
in the sense of pronounced
Definition
very noticeable
Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme.
Synonyms
noticeable,
clear,
decided,
strong,
marked,
striking,
obvious,
broad,
evident,
distinct,
definite,
conspicuous,
unmistakable,
salient
in the sense of sure
Definition
free from doubt or uncertainty (in regard to a belief)
She was no longer sure what she thought about the situation.