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Synonyms & Similar Words
certainly
clearly
obviously
evidently
plainly
undoubtedly
manifestly
patently
unquestionably
indisputably
incontestably
incontrovertibly
irrefutably
unmistakably
beyond doubt
without doubt
doubtless
inevitably
necessarily
surely
assuredly
confidently
decisively
definitively
unmistakably
unarguably
uncompromisingly
unequivocally
unquestioningly
Meaning of Undoubtedly
The primary meaning of the word "Undoubtedly" is to indicate that something is certain or true beyond doubt.
Definitions
- Used to express that something is certain or true, without any doubt
- Used to indicate that a fact or situation is clearly evident and unquestionable
- Used to convey confidence or certainty in a statement or opinion
Etymology of Undoubtedly
The word "Undoubtedly" originates from the Old English words "un" (meaning not) and "douten" (meaning to doubt), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
The word has been in use since the 15th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to convey certainty and confidence in statements or opinions
Example Uses
- The new policy will undoubtedly improve the company's overall performance
- It is undoubtedly true that regular exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety
- The evidence undoubtedly points to the defendant's guilt in the crime
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
doubtfully
uncertainly
questionably
arguably
debatably
controversially
disputably
contentiously
skeptically
hesitantly
uncertainly
ambiguously
vaguely
inconclusively
indecisively
tentatively
possibly
potentially
maybe
perhaps
conceivably