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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024doubt•less /ˈdaʊtlɪs/USA pronunciation adv. Also, ˈdoubt•less•ly. - without doubt;
surely;
certainly:Doubtless he'll be here on time. - very probably;
presumably:She'll doubtless(ly) accept the job.
adj. - sure;
free from doubt.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024doubt•less (dout′lis),USA pronunciation adv. Also, doubt′less•ly. - without doubt;
certainly;
surely;
unquestionably. - probably or presumably.
adj. - free from doubt or uncertainty;
certain, sure.
- Middle English douteles. See doubt, -less 1300–50
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged 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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