indisputably

/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbli/ (ame, ipa)

indisputably — adverb

1. in a way that cannot be questioned or argued against; used to say that something

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that cannot be questioned or argued against; used to say that something is definitely true and accepted by everyone

例句

Xin's painting was indisputably the finest in the gallery show.

collocation: indisputably + superlative

The DNA results proved indisputably that Amara was the child's mother.

indisputably + that-clause

同義詞
  • undoubtedly

    more common in everyday speech; slightly less forceful

  • unquestionably

    stronger: means there is literally no room for doubt

  • undeniably

    emphasises that even a reluctant observer must accept the truth

  • incontrovertibly

    most formal; used mainly in legal or academic writing

反義詞
  • arguably

    suggests there is room for disagreement

  • questionably

    implies doubt about the truth of a statement

文法句型

indisputably + superlative

indisputably + that-clause

用法筆記

Frequently used to strengthen superlatives ('the best', 'the worst') or before that-clauses. Appears mainly in formal speech and writing. Distinguish from the adjective 'indisputable': use 'indisputably' to modify verbs, adjectives, or whole clauses.

常見錯誤

❌He indisputably might win the election.
✅He is indisputably the strongest candidate.
💡'Indisputably' marks certainty; it cannot pair with uncertain words like 'might' or 'perhaps'.
❌She spoke indisputable well at the debate.
✅She spoke indisputably well at the debate.
💡Use the adverb form 'indisputably' when modifying another adverb or adjective, not the adjective 'indisputable'.