Unquestionably

ʌnˈkwɛstʃənəbli

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Definitions

1

In a way that is certain; definitely; without any doubt.

ʌnˈkwɛstʃənəbli

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General

Without any doubt or uncertainty

The sun is unquestionably hot.

💡 Simply: When something is 'unquestionably' true, it's like saying 'for sure!' There's absolutely no room to doubt it. Think of it as when you know exactly what's for dessert – no questions asked!

👶 For kids: Meaning: When something is true and you don't need to ask any questions about it. You just know!

More Examples

2

She is unquestionably the best candidate for the job.

3

The damage was unquestionably severe.

4

The results of the experiment were unquestionably conclusive.

How It's Used

Formal writing

"The evidence presented was unquestionably irrefutable."

Legal contexts

"The defendant was unquestionably guilty based on the testimonies and evidence."

Idioms & expressions

without a question of a doubt

Certainly; absolutely; undoubtedly.

"Without a question of a doubt, she is the most talented dancer."

From 'un-' (not), 'question' (a query), and '-ably' (able to be). Its roots trace back to the 14th century, reflecting the development of legal and philosophical discourse emphasizing certainty and lack of doubt.

The word has appeared in legal and philosophical texts as early as the 14th century where it was important in discussions about proof and certainty. Its usage spread gradually and continues in use today.

Memory tip

Imagine a question mark being erased completely. No questions left, just certainty!

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"quaerere (to ask, to question)"

unquestionably trueunquestionably the bestunquestionably provenunquestionably clearunquestionably important

Common misspellings

unquestionablylyunquestionbly

Usage

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70%Written