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unmistakable Definition

un·mis·tak·able (un′mis tākə bəl)

adjective

that cannot be mistaken or misinterpreted; leaving room for no misunderstanding; clear; plain

  • unmistaken
unmistakable Related Forms
un′·mis·tak·ably adverb
unmistakable Synonyms

unmistakable

modif.

conspicuous, patent, distinct, evident; see clear 1, 2, obvious 1.

unmistakable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • knotwork: The unmistakable unbroken knotwork symbolizing eternal life typifies the ancient Celtic artists and craftsmanship that dates back well over 2000 years.
  • silhouette: Suddenly I saw a darkening of the water beyond the jacks, the unmistakable silhouette of a big manta.
  • aroma: Oh, that unmistakable aroma of Kenco Traditional -- made from the very best Arabica beans you know... .
  • scent: Sweet peas are popular summer flowers with an unmistakable scent - again, some varieties are better than others.
  • smell: I remember him shoeing the horses and the unmistakable smell of burning hoof.
  • stamp: Many of Lancashire's towns still have the unmistakable physical stamp of an earlier manufacturing era.

Modifying Another Word

  • quite: The yellow flowers begin as a light dusting and become quite unmistakable from mid May until late June.
  • still: Males did not have their long tail feathers but were still unmistakable.
  • absolutely: The design of the K1200 S is absolutely unmistakable, entering new territory without any role models.
  • so: Poulenc's creative voice is so unmistakable that it comes as little surprise to discover that he was virtually self-taught as a composer.
  • very: In a very unmistakable way Alan has become our child.
  • equally: He had especially noted the distinctive Doyle rounded features, mustache and equally unmistakable gravely voice.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: The yellow flowers begin as a light dusting and become quite unmistakable from mid May until late June.
  • seem: The message it was designed to convey to the unwelcome visitors from above seems unmistakable.

Browse dictionary entries near unmistakable

  1. unmindful
  2. unmerciful
  3. unmentionables
  4. unmentionable
  5. unmelodious
  6. unmeet
  7. unmeaning
  8. unmask
  9. unmarried
  10. unmannerly
  1. unmitigated
  2. unmoor
  3. unmoral
  4. unmotivated
  5. unmoved
  6. unmoved mover
  7. unmuffle
  8. unmuzzle
  9. unnatural
  10. unnaturally