English Reference
Adverb

unquestionably

adv. sent.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ənˈkwɛstʃənəbɫi/ UK /ʌnkwˈɛstʃənəbli/ un·ques·tion·ably

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.


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.

And while he is unquestionably a “builder”, so much of that work was simultaneous with his career as a player.

The Guardian· 10 Sept 2026

It leaves Root as unquestionably the man in charge.

BBC News· 26 Aug 2026

From unquestionable + -ly or un- + question + -ably.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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