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doubtless(dictionary)

doubtless (iou)



doubtless adverb & adjective. LME.
[from DOUBT noun + -LESS.]
A. adverb.
Without doubt; certainly, unquestionably. Now chiefly expressing concession of a statement. LME.
Bible (AV): Psalms 126:6 He that goeth forth and weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing.
In all likelihood; probably; no doubt. M17.
W. S. Maugham He would marry again...Next time doubtless he would choose a different sort of woman.
b. adjective. Free from doubt; certain, indubitable. Formerly also, free from apprehension. LME.
Shakespeare King John Pretty child, sleep doubtless and secure.
doubtlessly adverb = DOUBTLESS adverb LME.
doubtlessness noun L19.