Word
unmistakably
Phoneticsun·mis·tak·ably
US/ˌənmɪˈsteɪkəbɫi/
UK/ʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is so clear you cannot mistake it for something else. You use it when something is easy to recognise.
adv. in a way that leaves no doubt about identity, meaning, or quality; clearly recognizable as a particular thing. Typically intensifies adjectives and verbs of perception or recognition.
Examples
“Her voice is unmistakably kind and warm.”
“The bakery on Main Street smells unmistakably of fresh bread every morning.”
“The painting is unmistakably hers, with the same bold colours and restless lines that marked her early work in Lisbon.”
Examples
simple
“Her voice is unmistakably kind and warm.”
contextual
“The bakery on Main Street smells unmistakably of fresh bread every morning.”
complex
“The painting is unmistakably hers, with the same bold colours and restless lines that marked her early work in Lisbon.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unmistakably” in context.
Verb
01. feel unmistakably
“The atmosphere in the old quarter feels unmistakably medieval.”
verb + adverb
02. look unmistakably
“The design looks unmistakably Japanese in its simplicity.”
verb + adverb
03. smell unmistakably
“The kitchen smells unmistakably of fresh basil and garlic.”
verb + adverb
04. sound unmistakably
“She sounds unmistakably Australian when she laughs.”
verb + adverb
05. unmistakably demonstrate
“The results unmistakably demonstrate the vaccine's effectiveness.”
adverb + verb
06. unmistakably identify
“DNA testing can unmistakably identify the remains.”
adverb + verb
Adjective
07. unmistakably american
“The diner served burgers and pancakes in an unmistakably American setting.”
adverb + adj
08. unmistakably british
“His accent and dry humour are unmistakably British.”
adverb + adj
09. unmistakably french
“The cafe with its terrace and croissants felt unmistakably French.”
adverb + adj
10. unmistakably human
“Despite the robotic voice, the hesitation was unmistakably human.”
adverb + adj
11. sounds unmistakably french to me
“That chanson sounds unmistakably French to me.”
12. unmistakably linked to crime
“The signature was unmistakably linked to organised crime.”
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective or participle it modifies; also modifies verbs of perception.
Real-World Examples
“The vocals were unmistakably D'Angelo, but the album had a somewhat different sound.” “But the swimming is unmistakably wild: wooded cliffs, a pebble beach, layers of Devonian shale and minnows darting around the cold, crystal-clear water.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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