different between naturally vs doubtlessly

English

Etymology

From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?næt?(?)??li/

Adverb

naturally (comparative more naturally, superlative most naturally)

1. In a natural manner.

   Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally.

2. Inherently or by nature.

   Boys are naturally aggressive.

3. Surely or without any doubt.

   I shall naturally protest at that decision.

Synonyms

• (in a natural manner): genuinely, normally, unaffectedly
• (inherently or by nature): essentially, innately, intrinsically; See also Thesaurus:intrinsically
• (surely): absolutely, certainly, undoubtedly, wis (dialect), without a doubt

Translations

See also

• of course

English

Etymology

From Middle English doutelesly, dowtelesly, equivalent to doubtless +? -ly.

Adverb

doubtlessly (comparative more doubtlessly, superlative most doubtlessly)

1. (sometimes proscribed) Without question; indubitably.

   There are doubtlessly more insects than mammals.

Usage notes

Sometimes considered a redundancy, as doubtless (without the -ly suffix) functions as an adverb with an identical meaning. The synonyms indubitably, undoubtedly, and unquestionably all require the -ly suffix.

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