adv

undoubtedly

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adv

Without any doubt; certainly.

"This is undoubtedly the best meal I've had all year."

"She is undoubtedly the most qualified candidate for the job."

How to Use Undoubtedly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to say something is certainly true, with no room for doubt.

Common pairings

undoubtedly the best undoubtedly true

more undoubtedly comparative, most undoubtedly superlative

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This is _____ the best meal I've had all year.

From Middle English undoutedly, built from undoubted plus -ly.

wickedly allegedly hurriedly decidedly assuredly excitedly repeatedly reportedly admittedly supposedly unexpectedly wholeheartedly