unmistakably
gb/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/ us/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
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English
összetéveszthetetlenül, egyértelműen, félreérthetetlenül
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Usage pattern:
unmistakably + [adjective] / unmistakably + [noun phrase]
She spoke with an unmistakably Irish accent.
Összetéveszthetetlenül ír akcentussal beszélt.
The smell in the kitchen was unmistakably smoke.
A konyhában terjengő szag összetéveszthetetlenül füstszag volt.
Even in the dark, his silhouette was unmistakably familiar.
Learner examples
Her voice was unmistakably hers.
A hangját összetéveszthetetlenül fel lehetett ismerni.
The logo is unmistakably different.
A logó összetéveszthetetlenül eltér a többitől.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse it with "mistakenly" (meaning incorrectly). "Unmistakably" means clearly, not wrongly.
Meaning
in a clearly recognizable way
Collocations
unmistakably British
|unmistakably American
|unmistakably human
|unmistakably familiar
|unmistakably different
|unmistakably similar
|unmistakably his voice
|unmistakably her handwriting
|unmistakably the same smell
|unmistakably a warning sign
Synonyms
distinctly (Emphasizes clear, separate features.)
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recognizably (Focuses on being identifiable as a type or source.)
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clearly (More general; can be less emphatic.)
Antonyms
ambiguously (Suggests something can be understood in more than one way.)
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indistinctly (Emphasizes a lack of clear features.)
Themes
communication
|perception
Definition
In a way that is very easy to recognize.
In a way that is easy to recognize and cannot be confused with something else.
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FORMAL
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Usage pattern:
unmistakably + [verb/adjective] / unmistakably + [clause]
The results unmistakably show a decline in sales.
Az eredmények egyértelműen az eladások csökkenését mutatják.
Her tone was unmistakably annoyed.
A hangneme egyértelműen bosszús volt.
The company is unmistakably moving in a new direction.
Learner examples
The answer is unmistakably yes.
A válasz egyértelműen igen.
Common mistake:
Avoid using it where you mean "probably" or "maybe"; "unmistakably" signals strong certainty.
Meaning
without any doubt; definitely
Collocations
unmistakably true
|unmistakably wrong
|unmistakably clear
|unmistakably evident
|unmistakably biased
|unmistakably better
|unmistakably serious
|unmistakably show
|unmistakably prove
|unmistakably point to
Synonyms
undeniably (Stresses that denial is not reasonable.)
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definitely (Common and direct; slightly less emphatic.)
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plainly (Often used in argument or explanation; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
doubtfully (Suggests uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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questionably (Implies the claim is open to challenge.)
Themes
opinions
|evidence
Definition
Definitely; so clearly that nobody can doubt it.
In a way that leaves no doubt about something; definitely and clearly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unmistakably
IPA
GB/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
US/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
Syllables & stress
un - mis - tak - ably (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tak)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: unmistakably
- Plural: unmistakablies
Expressions
unmistakably so
1/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
very clearly; without doubt
Used to strongly say something is clearly true.
Examples
- The city is changing, and unmistakably so.
- He was nervous, and unmistakably so, as he stepped onto the stage.
Learner examples
- She is ready, and unmistakably so.