unmistakable — so obvious that it cannot be confused with anything else
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so obvious that it cannot be confused with anything else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
Example Sentences
- His unmistakable laugh could be heard from across the office.
- The unmistakable aroma of pizza made everyone's stomach growl during the meeting.
- There was an unmistakable tone of disappointment in her voice.
unmistakable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/]
so obvious that it cannot be confused with anything else
identical twins walk side by side wearing the exact same outfit and hairstyle. Their faces, height, and every feature match perfectly as they move through the busy hallway. Students around them stop and stare with amazed expressions at the remarkable similarity. Some classmates point and whisper to each other about the obvious twins. Teachers and other students shake their heads in wonder at the identical appearance. something so obvious that it cannot be confused with anything else
Unmistakable evidence builds unbreakable truth and unshakeable conviction!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'mistakable,' which comes from 'mistake.' The noun 'mistake' originates from Old Norse 'mistaka,' meaning 'to take wrongly' or 'to mishandle,' combining 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'taka' (to take). The suffix '-able' transforms the verb into an adjective meaning 'capable of being mistaken,' while 'un-' negates this quality, yielding 'unmistakable': incapable of being mistaken, hence clear and obvious.
Breakdown
un- (not) + mistake (from Old Norse mistaka: mis- wrongly + taka to take) + -able (capable of being). The construction negates the possibility of being mistaken, denoting something evident or indisputable.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His unmistakable laugh could be heard from across the office.”
“The unmistakable aroma of pizza made everyone's stomach growl during the meeting.”
“There was an unmistakable tone of disappointment in her voice.”
“The unmistakable sound of my cat destroying something woke me up at 3 AM.”
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