doubtless
gb/dˈaʊtləs/ us/dˈaʊtləs/
B2
Anglais
~ 2300
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B2
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that you are sure something is true.
Schéma d’usage :
[Someone] doubtless [verb/auxiliary verb phrase]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'doubtless' with 'doubtlessly'. The latter is rare and less natural in modern English.
Synonymes
certainly (Stronger and more direct in tone; often used to express agreement as well as certainty.)
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undoubtedly (More formal and emphatic than 'doubtless'.)
Antonymes
possibly (Expresses uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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perhaps (Suggests something might be true, but not sure.)
Collocations
doubtless true
|doubtless be
|will doubtless
Thèmes
opinions
|certainty
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She will doubtless be promoted after such a successful year.
- The news will doubtless cause excitement among the fans.
- He is doubtless the most experienced person for the job.
- The plan will doubtless face some criticism.
- This decision will doubtless affect the whole community.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She will doubtless win the race.
- This book will doubtless help you.
- He will doubtless come to the party.
- The movie will doubtless be fun.
- They will doubtless call you soon.
adjective
literary
C1
state
2
Without any doubt
(Literary) Sure about something; not doubting.
Schéma d’usage :
[Someone] is doubtless [about something]
Erreur fréquente :
'Doubtless' as an adjective is rare and mostly literary; learners may overuse it in casual speech where 'sure' or 'certain' is more natural.
Synonymes
sure (More common and informal; used in everyday speech.)
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confident (Expresses strong belief or trust in an outcome.)
Antonymes
uncertain (Lacking sureness or confidence.)
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unsure (Not certain about something.)
Collocations
doubtless truth
|doubtless fact
|doubtless outcome
Thèmes
opinions
|literature
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He was doubtless in his conviction that justice would prevail.
- They stood, doubtless in their decision, despite the risks.
- She entered the room with a doubtless expression.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is doubtless about his choice.
- She is doubtless in her answer.
- They are doubtless about winning.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
doubtless
API
GB/dˈaʊtləs/
US/dˈaʊtləs/
Syllabes et accentuation
doubt - less (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (doubt)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: doubtless
Famille de mots
Related words
doubtfully
adverb
doubter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undoubted
adjective
undoubtedly
adverb B2
Expressions
(there's) no doubt that...
1/ðˈɛɹz nˈoʊ dˈaʊt ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
(It is) certain that...
(It is) sure that something is true.
Exemples
- "There's no doubt that she deserves the award."
- "No doubt that this will be a challenge."
without (a) doubt
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
Certainly or definitely
Used to say you are sure about something.
Exemples
- She is without a doubt the best player on the team.
- "Without a doubt, this is my favorite book," he said.
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.
Exemples
- "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.