Undoubtedly Meaning and Definition
Undoubtedly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈdaɪtəbli/
Part of Speech
Adverb
Definition
A state or quality of being sure or certain; a fact or circumstance that cannot be doubted.
Examples
- The evidence was undoubtedly conclusive.
- The new restaurant received undoubtedly rave reviews.
- Her talent was undoubtedly apparent in her performance.
- The scientific theory has been undoubtedly verified by countless experiments.
- Undoubtedly, this new policy will have significant consequences.
Synonyms
- Unmistakably
- Incontestably
Antonyms
- Questionably
- Doubtfully
Etymology
Admittedly derived from the Old English “un” meaning “not”, and “doubt” meaning “to doubt”.
Usage Notes
Undoubtedly is often used to express certainty or confirmation, especially in academic or professional settings.
Cultural References
Undoubtedly made an appearance in the 2011 film “The Help” as a phrase uttered by the character Aibileen Clark.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Undoubtedly in a little while, the storm will pass.
Related Words or Phrases
- Surely
- Certainly
- Definitely
Collocations
- Undoubtedly true
- Undoubtedly the best
- Undoubtedly a mistake
Frequency of Use
Apart from the occasional use in formal writing, undoubtedly is a moderately common word.
Common Misspellings
- Undefinitely
- Undoubtably