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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Starting at fly-half against Italy on Saturday, she will doubtless have the opportunity to extend her streak, even if England are unlikely to need more last-gasp, long-range heroics.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

They doubtless have some things to tell us, once we lower our voices and listen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Lorne Michaels doubtless has her on speed dial.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Many of his followers doubtless find that his most appealing quality, but the rest of the world is no longer amused.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

‘Yet doubtless Gandalf will gladly put you down on your feet when blows begin; or Shadowfax himself. An axe is no weapon for a rider.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

doubtless

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