Definitions

doubtless

[dout-lis] / ˈdaʊt lɪs /

ADVERB

certainly; most likely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely clearly presumably surely undoubtedly unequivocally unquestionably

WEAK

apparently assuredly easily for sure indisputably no ifs ands or buts of course ostensibly positively precisely probably seemingly supposedly truly without doubt

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully indefinite questionably

WEAK

doubted doubtedly dubious improbably questionable uncertain unlikely

Example Sentences

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Doubtless this rejection set her off on her political path.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Doubtless there are many twists and turns to come in the remaining 17 races.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Doubtless, there is waste, fraud and abuse that could be thoughtfully and deliberately carved out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025

Doubtless this ideal patch of land would have been claimed by some lucky human, except that it is city land, a little public right of way down to the water.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Doubtless now that cup Mr. Lyte had actually stolen from him stood with the other three on the sideboard.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

doubtless

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