WordGarden.ioundisputable
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- /ʌndɪspjˈuːtəbəl/
Meanings
Adjective
impossible to question or deny as true
Beyond the definition
If something is undisputable, it is so clearly true that no one can reasonably argue against it. Think of a simple equation like . Or imagine a detective showing clear evidence in court; if the proof is strong enough, the facts seem undisputable. It does not mean everyone likes the truth, only that they cannot logically deny it. A skilled chess player might build an undisputable advantage, leaving the other player with no good move. In the same way, some historical events become undisputable over time because there is so much evidence and so many witness accounts.
The word undisputable describes something that is beyond doubt or argument; it is clearly true or certain. It is formed from the prefix "un-" and "disputable." So an undisputable fact is not just a strong opinion. It is a claim supported by such strong evidence that there is no reasonable case against it. In modern English, however, indisputable is much more common, and many writers prefer it. Undisputable is understood, but it can sound less natural to some readers.
You may see undisputable in contexts where proof matters a great deal. This includes legal settings ("The DNA evidence was undisputable"), scientific writing ("The results were undisputable"), or historical discussion ("The event is undisputable because of the records and witness reports"). It can also appear in everyday speech when someone wants to stress that something is plainly true, as in, "It is undisputable that she worked the hardest on the team."
Importantly, undisputable does not always mean "accepted by everyone." People may still dislike a fact, question its meaning, or ignore it. But the word says that the fact itself stands on firm ground. Someone might call a set of numbers "undisputable" to support an argument, even if people still debate what those numbers mean. When you use undisputable, you are pointing to something that should be seen as settled, not open to reasonable doubt.
Examples
- 1
Personal talent
Her talent is undisputable, even to people who dislike her music.
- Usage
formal; many speakers more often say indisputable
- 2
Evidence
The photos provided undisputable evidence of the damage.
- 3
Debate outcome
After months of debate, it became undisputable that the original plan would not work.
- Patternit became undisputable that ...
it became impossible to argue against the idea that ...
See also
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Shades of meaning
Contrast
- disputable
- questionable
Used with (collocations)
- undisputable fact
- undisputable evidence
- undisputable proof
Word family
- dispute
- undisputably
Explore
- certainty
- burden of proof
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Main spelling
- undisputableadjective