Word
unquestionably
Phoneticsun·ques·tion·ably
US/ənˈkwɛstʃənəbɫi/
UK/ʌnkwˈɛstʃənəbli/
Sentence adverb
Definition
adv. without any doubt at all. You use this to show that something is definitely true and nobody can argue with it.
adv. used to emphasize that a statement is completely true or that a quality is undeniable. Often functions as a sentence-modifying disjunct to express the speaker's certainty.
Examples
“She is unquestionably the best player on the team.”
“The new safety regulations are unquestionably a step in the right direction for the industry.”
“While some critics found the plot predictable, the lead actor's performance was unquestionably the highlight of the production, earning him a standing ovation.”
Examples
simple
“She is unquestionably the best player on the team.”
contextual
“The new safety regulations are unquestionably a step in the right direction for the industry.”
complex
“While some critics found the plot predictable, the lead actor's performance was unquestionably the highlight of the production, earning him a standing ovation.”
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or at the beginning of a clause to emphasize the speaker's stance.
Real-World Examples
“And while he is unquestionably a “builder”, so much of that work was simultaneous with his career as a player.” “It leaves Root as unquestionably the man in charge.” Etymology
From unquestionable + -ly or un- + question + -ably.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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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