WordGarden.ioundoubtable
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Meanings
Adjective
not open to doubt; certain
Beyond the definition
Something undoubtable is so clear and certain that there is no real room for doubt. It is not just likely or probable; it feels fully settled. You might use it for a basic fact like or for something shown by strong proof. While people can argue about opinions, some facts or signs can seem undoubtable. The word has a tone of strong certainty. It is less common than words like "certain" or "undeniable," and people often choose it when they want to stress just how sure something is.
The word undoubtable describes something so firmly established, proven, or obvious that it cannot reasonably be doubted. It goes beyond simply being believable; it suggests a very high level of certainty. While "doubtful" points to uncertainty, "undoubtable" points the other way and leaves almost no space for questions.
You might meet undoubtable in places where strong evidence supports a claim, or when describing something that seems plainly true. For example: "The detective had undoubtable proof that the suspect had lied," or "Her dedication to her craft was undoubtable." It is often used to stress the strength and clarity of a fact, a sign, or a judgment.
Unlike words like "probable" or "likely," which leave room for chance, undoubtable suggests near-complete certainty. It often gives the sense that the matter is already clear and does not need much more support.
The word is not common in everyday conversation; you are more likely to hear "certain," "clear," or "undeniable." Even so, it can be useful in writing when you want a strong, emphatic tone. It tells the reader that something is not merely believed, but treated as plainly and firmly true.
Examples
- 1
Acting talent
Her undoubtable talent was obvious even in her first small role.
- Usage
undoubtable is formal and uncommon; everyday English more often uses undeniable or clear
- 2
Public need
The report points to the undoubtable fact that the town needs a new hospital.
- 3
Personal loyalty
Whatever his faults, his loyalty to his friends was undoubtable.
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Main spelling
- undoubtableadjective