Word
undeniably
Phoneticsun·de·ni·ably
US/ˌəndɪˈnaɪəbɫi/
UK/ˌʌndɪnˈaɪəbli/
Sentence adverb
Definition
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.
Examples
“The view from the top of the mountain is undeniably beautiful.”
“While the new policy is controversial, it has undeniably improved the company's annual profits.”
“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.”
Examples
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.
Real-World Examples
“And he built teams in that image: sour, often spiteful, as difficult to like as they undeniably were to beat.” “As other critics have noted, her work is undeniably strange.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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