undoubtedly
gb/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/ us/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/
B2
English
~ 3800
biztosan, kétségtelenül, kétségkívül, mindenképpen
B2
1
Usage pattern:
undoubtedly [clause]
She will undoubtedly win the award after such a performance.
Egy ilyen előadás után kétségtelenül ő fogja megnyerni a díjat.
This is undoubtedly the best pizza I've ever had.
Ez kétségtelenül a legjobb pizza, amit valaha ettem.
The project will undoubtedly face some challenges along the way.
Learner examples
She will undoubtedly get the job.
Kétségtelenül meg fogja kapni az állást.
It is undoubtedly a good idea.
Ez kétségtelenül jó ötlet.
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'undoubtedly' with 'probably', but 'undoubtedly' means there is no doubt, while 'probably' means it is likely but not certain.
Meaning
Without any doubt; certainly
Collocations
undoubtedly true
|undoubtedly correct
|will undoubtedly
Synonyms
certainly (Slightly more formal and direct; carries the same meaning of strong certainty.)
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definitely (More informal and emphatic; often used in casual speech.)
Antonyms
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or hesitation, the opposite of full certainty.)
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possibly (Suggests something might be true but is not certain.)
Themes
communication
|opinions
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something is surely true.
Used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain.
Grammar
Dictionary form
undoubtedly
IPA
GB/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/
US/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/
Syllables & stress
un - doubtedly (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (doubtedly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: undoubtedly
- Plural: undoubtedlies
Word family
Expressions
no doubt about it
1/nˈoʊ dˈaʊt əbˈaʊt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Complete agreement or certainty
Used to say you are completely sure about something.
Examples
- "He's the right person for the job, no doubt about it."
- There's no doubt about it—this is our best product yet.
- "No doubt about it, we will win."
- No doubt about it, they will be champions this year.
without a doubt
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
certainly; definitely
Used to say you are sure about something.
Examples
- Without a doubt, she is the best player on the team.
- Without a doubt, she is the most talented singer here.
- He will win, without a doubt.
- He is without a doubt the right person for the job.
without a doubt
2/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
With full certainty
Used to say you are completely sure about something.
Examples
- Without a doubt, this is the best meal I've ever had.
- He is without a doubt the most talented player here.