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unquestionably

A2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnkwˈɛstʃənəbli/

US

  • /ənˈkwɛstʃənəbli/

Description

If something is described as being unquestionably true, it is so clear and certain that it is very hard to argue against it. Think of a master chess player making a brilliant move: it seems unquestionably the best play, leaving opponents speechless. Or imagine the first warm day after a long, harsh winter; the change in the air is unquestionably welcome.

The word points to something so obvious or so well proven that doubt seems unreasonable. It is much stronger than "probably" or "likely." You might say a detective has unquestionably solved a case if the evidence is clear, or that a legendary musician is unquestionably gifted. Be careful, though: using "unquestionably" can sometimes sound a bit arrogant. It shows that you are leaving almost no room for someone else's opinion.

Examples

  1. 1

    Job selection

    She is unquestionably the best candidate for the role.

  2. 2

    Safety results

    The new safety rules have unquestionably reduced the number of accidents.

  3. 3

    Price judgment

    It's unquestionably expensive, but the quality is excellent.

  4. 4

    Talent assessment

    He was unquestionably talented, even if he was difficult to work with.

  5. 5

    Formal emphasis

    Unquestionably, the company should have responded faster.

    • Usage

      Sentence-initial Unquestionably is more formal and adds strong emphasis

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • unquestionablyadverb