English Reference
Adverb

undeniably

adv. sent.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌəndɪˈnaɪəbɫi/ UK /ˌʌndɪnˈaɪəbli/ un·de·ni·ably

adv.used to say that something is definitely true and cannot be argued with. You use it when you want to show that a fact is very clear to everyone.

adv.used to emphasise that a statement is true and impossible to dispute or disagree with. Often serves to introduce a point that the speaker considers universally accepted.


SIMPLE

The view from the top of the mountain is undeniably beautiful.

CONTEXTUAL

While the new policy is controversial, it has undeniably improved the company's annual profits.

COMPLEX

The artist's latest exhibition is undeniably provocative, forcing the audience to confront uncomfortable truths about modern consumerism through a series of stark, industrial installations.

Usage

Sentence adverb — often placed at the beginning of a sentence or before an adjective to add emphasis.

And he built teams in that image: sour, often spiteful, as difficult to like as they undeniably were to beat.

The Guardian· 11 Aug 2026

As other critics have noted, her work is undeniably strange.

The Guardian· 10 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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