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.
Examples of unmistakable in a Sentence
a glint in his eye that was an unmistakable expression of greed
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His unmistakable advice was to use the fact that Black voters tend to vote Democratic to defend drawing a map that severely weakens Black voting power, by framing the districting as having a partisan—rather than a racial—purpose.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
In Moby Dick, Wilson cleaves to the story’s central existential quest, evoking the strangeness and humor of his source material through his own unmistakable landscapes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
What Makes The Salty Dog Café Unique While the sailor’s tale gives the Salty Dog Café its storybook charm, its unmistakable branding is what truly sets it apart.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
In Moby Dick, Wilson cleaves to the story’s central existential quest, evoking the strangeness and humor of his source material through his own unmistakable landscapes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
What Makes The Salty Dog Café Unique While the sailor’s tale gives the Salty Dog Café its storybook charm, its unmistakable branding is what truly sets it apart.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmistakable
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“Unmistakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmistakable. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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unmistakable
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un·mis·tak·able
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