doubt·less

[dout-lis]
adverb Also, doubt·less·ly.
1.
without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
2.
probably or presumably.
adjective
3.
free from doubt or uncertainty; certain, sure.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English douteles. See doubt, -less

doubt·less·ness, noun


1, 2. 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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doubtless (ˈdaʊtlɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  certainly
2.  probably
 
adj
3.  certain; assured
 
'doubtlessness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

doubtless
early 14c. (adv.), mid-15c. (adj.), from doubt + -less.
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Example sentences
All this frenetic activity has doubtless generated lots of income for middlemen
  in the financial sector.
And the results in higher ratings doubtless relieve any sense of tackiness at
  the process.
And doubtless they remained aware of their responsibility for order.
And he knew this: as, doubtless, he had known the other.
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