unmistakably
gb/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/ us/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
in a clearly recognizable way
In a way that is very easy to recognize.
Gebruikspatroon:
unmistakably + [adjective] / unmistakably + [noun phrase]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse it with "mistakenly" (meaning incorrectly). "Unmistakably" means clearly, not wrongly.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
ambiguously (Suggests something can be understood in more than one way.)
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indistinctly (Emphasizes a lack of clear features.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
communication
|perception
Voorbeelden
- She spoke with an unmistakably Irish accent.
- The smell in the kitchen was unmistakably smoke.
- Even in the dark, his silhouette was unmistakably familiar.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Her voice was unmistakably hers.
- The logo is unmistakably different.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
without any doubt; definitely
Definitely; so clearly that nobody can doubt it.
Gebruikspatroon:
unmistakably + [verb/adjective] / unmistakably + [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Avoid using it where you mean "probably" or "maybe"; "unmistakably" signals strong certainty.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
doubtfully (Suggests uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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questionably (Implies the claim is open to challenge.)
Woordcombinaties
unmistakably true
|unmistakably wrong
|unmistakably clear
|unmistakably evident
|unmistakably biased
|unmistakably better
|unmistakably serious
|unmistakably show
|unmistakably prove
|unmistakably point to
Thema's
opinions
|evidence
Voorbeelden
- The results unmistakably show a decline in sales.
- Her tone was unmistakably annoyed.
- The company is unmistakably moving in a new direction.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The answer is unmistakably yes.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
unmistakably
IPA
GB/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
US/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - mis - tak - ably (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tak)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: unmistakably
- Plural: unmistakablies
Uitdrukkingen
unmistakably so
1/ˌʌnmɪstˈeɪkəbli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
very clearly; without doubt
Used to strongly say something is clearly true.
Voorbeelden
- The city is changing, and unmistakably so.
- He was nervous, and unmistakably so, as he stepped onto the stage.