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 he’ll have thoughts on A24’s upcoming remake, which will be helmed by Michaela Coel and one of Elon Musk’s lawyers.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Doubtless 2026 will produce its own set of neologisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025

Doubtless the psychological boost from dismissing Wolvaardt for single figures would have lifted them in the field, even if South Africa's bowlers would likely have still had too much.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Doubtless, she was scurrying off to report to the queen, or maybe Varys.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

doubtless

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