# undoubtedly

**Pronunciation:** /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ · un-DOW-tid-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is certain to happen or be true; without any doubt.

## Examples

- She is undoubtedly the most talented musician in her class.
- The evidence presented was undoubtedly sufficient to convict the suspect.
- He undoubtedly deserves the promotion after all his hard work.

## Synonyms

- certainly — Commonly used to express certainty.
- certain — Used more often as an adjective, but can express certainty.
- definitely — Expresses strong conviction.
- incontestably — Without any possibility of being challenged or proven wrong.
- indisputably — In a way that cannot be challenged or denied.

## Antonyms

- doubtfully — In a way that shows doubt or uncertainty.
- uncertainly — In a way that shows lack of certainty.
- arguably — Used to suggest that something is possibly true, but not definitely.

## Collocations

- undoubtedly true — The statement that the earth is round is undoubtedly true.
- undoubtedly the best — This restaurant is undoubtedly the best in the city.
- undoubtedly important — Regular exercise is undoubtedly important for maintaining good health.

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