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unmistakable

Unmistakable (adjective) means So distinctive that it cannot be confused with anything else. Example: “His unmistakable laugh carried through the whole building.”

adjective
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So distinctive that it cannot be confused with anything else.
"His unmistakable laugh carried through the whole building."

How to use unmistakable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishImpossible to mistake for something else — clearly identifiable.

Common pairings
unmistakable sign unmistakable voice

Word forms

more unmistakable comparative, most unmistakable superlative

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Etymology

From "un-" + "mistake" + "-able."

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What does “unmistakable” mean?

The word “unmistakable” means so distinctive that it cannot be confused with anything else. In plain terms, impossible to mistake for something else — clearly identifiable.

How do you use “unmistakable” in a sentence?

Here is “unmistakable” used in a sentence: “His unmistakable laugh carried through the whole building.”

What part of speech is “unmistakable”?

“Unmistakable” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unmistakable?

"unmistakable" (adjective) means so distinctive that it cannot be confused with anything else.

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