undoubtedly

[ uhn-dou-tid-lee ]

adverb

1. certainly or definitely; without doubt:

   Seats will undoubtedly sell out fast for this one-night performance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of undoubtedly¹

First recorded in 1500–50; undoubted ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

It is already being reported that “Hegseth is undoubtedly the least qualified nominee for SecDef in American history.”

From Salon

While the Heritage Foundation did not write the GOP's platform, the think tank is undoubtedly influential in Republican policymaking.

From Salon

“Hegseth is undoubtedly the least qualified nominee for SecDef in American history,” Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Independent Veterans of America, said on X. “And the most overtly political. Brace yourself, America.”

From Los Angeles Times

And he would undoubtedly carry out the Trump administration’s coming crackdown on abortion: As congressman, Gaetz has consistently supported draconian anti-abortion laws, including severe restrictions on medication abortion.

From Slate

Mr Welby has undoubtedly seen it as a big part of his job to hold together very different factions within the Church of England and, even more difficult, in the wider global Church, the Anglican Communion of 85 million people.

From BBC

Related Words

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