doubtless

1 of 2

adverb

doubt·​less ˈdau̇t-ləs How to pronounce doubtless (audio)
1
: without doubt
2

doubtless

2 of 2

adjective

: free from doubt : certain
doubtlessly adverb
doubtlessness noun

Examples of doubtless in a Sentence

Adverb she is doubtless the one and only girl for me doubtless you have heard this story before, but I'll tell it anyway Adjective another one of his doubtless predictions that will never come true
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Adverb
Russia will doubtless present a series of extreme demands. Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 There will doubtless be sporadic activity over the next few months. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Even moderately keen cornering produces body roll and would bring doubtless admonition from the rear seats. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023 And the all-boffo, all-the-time production is exhausting (which is doubtless why the rare quiet moments stand out). Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for doubtless 

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of doubtless was in the 14th century

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“Doubtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doubtless. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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doubtless

1 of 2 adverb
doubt·​less ˈdau̇t-ləs How to pronounce doubtless (audio)

doubtless

2 of 2 adjective
: free from doubt : certain
doubtlessly adverb

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