Doubtless
/ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ adj, adv
adj, adv ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterized by or experiencing no doubt at all, certain; undoubted; undoubting. not-comparable
"There are those who have doubtless faith in revelation."
- 2 Free from fear or suspicion. not-comparable, obsolete
"And, pretty childe, ſleepe doubtleſſe, and ſecure, / That Hubert for the wealth of all the world, / Will not offend thee."
Adverb
- 1 Without doubt; certainly; definitely; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly. not-comparable
"[…] And, doubtless, unto thee is given A life that bears immortal fruit In such great offices as suit The full-grown energies of heaven."
Adverb
- 1 without doubt; certainly wordnet
Example
More examples"Doubtless you have heard the news."
Etymology
From Middle English douteles, dowteles, equivalent to doubt + -less.