undoubted
Definition
- Adjective:
- Accepted as true or certain without question: "undoubted" describes something that is not doubted; it is considered certain or indisputable.
- Unquestionable: It refers to a quality, fact, or truth that is so obvious or well-established that no one would question it.
Usage Examples
- (Her talent was certain and not questioned by anyone.)
- (The success was unquestionable and widely recognised.)
- (His leadership is accepted without doubt.)
Advanced Usage
"undoubted + noun": This collocation is common to emphasise the certainty of a quality or fact.
- The undoubted benefits of exercise include better health and mood. (The benefits are clear and not open to doubt.)
"to be undoubted": Used to state that something is beyond dispute.
- His sincerity is undoubted. (No one questions his sincerity.)
Variants and Related Words
Undoubtedly (adverb): without doubt; certainly.
- She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job. (Without any doubt, she is the best.)
Undoubtedness (noun): the quality of being certain or unquestionable.
- The undoubtedness of the evidence convinced the jury. (The certainty of the evidence was persuasive.)
Synonyms
- Unquestionable: not open to question; absolutely certain.
- Indisputable: impossible to deny or argue against.
- Certain: known for sure; established beyond doubt.
- Unmistakable: clearly identifiable; impossible to mistake.
Antonyms
- Doubtful: feeling or showing uncertainty.
- Questionable: open to doubt or challenge.
- Uncertain: not known or established with certainty.
Related Idioms
Beyond doubt: without any uncertainty.
- Her loyalty is beyond doubt. (It is completely certain.)
Without a shadow of a doubt: with complete certainty.
- He is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best player on the team. (There is no uncertainty at all.)