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Undoubtedly

Verb / ʌˈndaʊtɪdli: / Another word for undoubtedly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without a doubt; certainly

Synonyms & similar words

doubtless doubtlessly certainly surely definitely positively absolutely unquestionably indisputably incontestably undeniably irrefutably irrevocably conclusively decidedly emphatically unequivocally clearly manifestly

Synonyms by register

Formal

indubitably certainly unquestionably assuredly

Informal

definitely for sure no doubt absolutely

Literary

verily assuredly in truth

Antonyms

doubtfully questionably uncertainly hesitantly ambiguously skeptically

Common collocations

  • undoubtedly true
  • undoubtedly the best
  • undoubtedly a mistake
  • undoubtedly correct
  • undoubtedly important
  • undoubtedly the case

Word family

adverb undoubtedly

Usage note

Undoubtedly is an adverb used to express certainty. It is generally considered a formal word but can be used in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Undoubtedly, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  2. She is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
  3. Undoubtedly, he will be missed.
  4. The movie was undoubtedly the best one I've seen this year.
  5. The new restaurant is undoubtedly going to be a hit.

Quotes

  • Undoubtedly, philosophers are in the right when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison. - Jonathan Swift
  • The best way to learn about wine is in the drinking. Undoubtedly, wine can be an intimidating subject, but the truth is that it is meant to be enjoyed. - Robert Mondavi
  • Undoubtedly, the world is full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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