doubtless

/'dautlis/

Thân thiện

She doubtless felt relieved when she saw the sunny weather.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Without doubt; certainly: Used to express that something is very likely true or certain to happen. It indicates a high degree of confidence or conviction.
   • Probably; very likely: Used to express a strong belief or assumption about something, though slightly less absolute than "certainly."

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:
  • She will doubtless be promoted after her excellent performance. (It is certain she will be promoted.)
  • This is doubtless the best restaurant in the city. (This is certainly the best restaurant.)
  • He was doubtless tired after the long journey. (He was very likely tired.)

Advanced Usage

• "Doubtless" at the beginning of a sentence: Often used to introduce a statement the speaker believes is true.
  • Doubtless, you have already heard the news. (You have certainly already heard the news.)
• Used parenthetically: Can be inserted into a sentence to modify the statement.
  • The plan, doubtless conceived with good intentions, failed in practice. (The plan, certainly conceived with good intentions, failed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Doubtlessly (Adverb): A less common variant with the same meaning as "doubtless."
  • She will doubtlessly succeed.
• Undoubtedly (Adverb): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
• Indubitably (Adverb): A more formal synonym meaning "in a manner that leaves no doubt."

Synonyms

• Certainly: Without a doubt; definitely.
• Undoubtedly: Without doubt; unquestionably.
• Assuredly: With confidence or certainty.
• Unquestionably: In a way that cannot be questioned or doubted.

Related Phrases

• Beyond (a shadow of) a doubt: A phrase meaning with absolute certainty, often used in legal contexts.
  • His guilt was proved beyond a doubt.
• No doubt: A common phrase similar in meaning to "doubtless," though sometimes implying a slightly weaker certainty.
  • No doubt, he meant well.

Notes on Usage

• Formality: "Doubtless" is considered slightly more formal than "no doubt" or "probably."
• Position in Sentence: It is versatile and can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a clause.
  • Beginning: Doubtless, the meeting will be postponed.
  • Middle: The meeting will doubtless be postponed.
  • End (less common): The meeting will be postponed, doubtless.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without doubt; certainly
   • it's undoubtedly very beautiful

Từ đồng nghĩa

• undoubtedly
• doubtlessly