Doubtlessly
adv
adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Without question; indubitably. proscribed, sometimes
"There are doubtlessly more insects than mammals."
- 2 Without feeling doubt, without misgivings. obsolete
"Some powers diuine, or els infernall, mixt Their angry ſeedes at his conception: For he was neuer ſprong of humaine race, Since with the ſpirit of his fearefull pride, He dares so doubtleſly reſolue of rule."
Adverb
- 1 without doubt; certainly wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"There are doubtlessly more insects than mammals."
Etymology
From Middle English doutelesly, dowtelesly, equivalent to doubtless + -ly.