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doubtless

[ dout-lis ]

adverb

  1. without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
  2. probably or presumably.


adjective

  1. free from doubt or uncertainty; certain, sure.

doubtless

/ ˈdaʊtlɪs /

adverb

  1. certainly
  2. probably


adjective

  1. certain; assured

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Derived Forms

  • ˈdoubtlessness, noun

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Other Words From

  • doubtless·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of doubtless1

First recorded in 1300–50, doubtless is from the Middle English word douteles. See doubt, -less

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Synonym Study

Doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, unquestionably are adverbs that express certainty. Doubtless, although it sometimes denotes an absolute degree of certainty, more often means “probably,” “presumably,” or “no doubt”: She will doubtless accept the offer. Undoubtedly means “beyond doubt”: undoubtedly the most prolific and popular composer of his time. Indubitably and unquestionably both affirm an unassailable conviction; they differ only in tone, indubitably being appropriate to more formal or learned discourse and unquestionably appropriate in a wider range of contexts and styles: an indubitably (or unquestionably) accurate transliteration of the hieroglyphic text; unquestionably the hottest running back in the league.

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Example Sentences

It was doubtless a warm reunion with his family, who are featured in The Cuban Wives.

Doubtless John Kerry, too, would like to see another Israeli leader with whom he could dance a real peace process.

It is doubtless this sojourn that accounts for her ability to sing in French.

And McCain had every reason to be happy that he had put Carney (and, by extension, he doubtless hoped, Obama) on the defensive.

Fans will doubtless flock to Austin to see that dress and two others that adorned Vivien Leigh.

As there are still many varieties of the plant grown in America, so there doubtless was when cultivated by the Indians.

Judged from this point of view only, the elasticity provided by the new law is doubtless adequate.

Doubtless the commentator habit is fixed in the nature of man; but it was pre-eminently mediaeval.

So intelligent were her methods that she doubtless had great influence in making the memory of his art enduring.

After the Reserve Banks have been in operation long enough to be running smoothly, not a few branches will doubtless be organized.

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