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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; ME 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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doubt·less   (dout'lĭs)   
adv.  
  1. Certainly: The wind was doubtless a factor.

  2. Presumably; probably: as you doubtless already know.

adj.  Certain; assured.
doubt'less·ly adv.
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