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undeniable

adjective·Academic

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UK/ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/
US/ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Meanings

  1. adjectivecomparable

    So clearly true that nobody can reasonably argue against it.

    Grammar: Used before a noun or after a linking verb: an undeniable fact, the evidence is undeniable.

    Patterns

    • it is undeniable that ...
    • an undeniable fact
    • undeniable proof

    It is undeniable that the climate is changing.

    The video gave undeniable proof of what had happened.

    Her talent was undeniable from the first rehearsal.

  2. adjectivebefore a noun

    Clearly present or felt to a strong degree, so that you must notice it.

    Grammar: Often describes qualities such as charm, appeal or impact.

    Patterns

    • an undeniable charm
    • undeniable appeal

    The old town has an undeniable charm.

    There was an undeniable tension in the room.

    The singer has an undeniable presence on stage.

Word forms

comparativemore undeniable
superlativemost undeniable

Common combinations

undeniable fact
It is an undeniable fact that the bridge is unsafe.
undeniable evidence
The police found undeniable evidence at the scene.
undeniable talent
The young pianist showed undeniable talent.
undeniable truth
There is an undeniable truth in what he said.
undeniable appeal
The film has an undeniable appeal for children.

Synonyms and how they differ

indisputable
Indisputable is slightly more formal and stresses that no argument is possible, while undeniable stresses that you cannot say no.
irrefutable
Irrefutable is used for arguments or proof that cannot be disproved, a narrower use than undeniable.
obvious
Obvious means easy to see, while undeniable means impossible to reject even if someone wants to.
unquestionable
Unquestionable suggests no doubt exists, while undeniable suggests that denial would fail.

Opposites

debatabledoubtfulquestionable

Word family

deny verb
to say that something is not true
denial noun
a statement that something is untrue
undeniably adverb
in a way that cannot be disputed
deniable adjective
possible to deny

Commonly confused: undeniable or indeniable?

undeniable vs indeniable

Indeniable is a common misspelling; the correct word is undeniable.

Practice

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