Definitions
- Describing a person who has complete faith or confidence in something. - Referring to an action that is done without hesitation or uncertainty. - Talking about a statement or belief that is expressed with complete conviction and certainty.
- Expressing certainty or confidence in something. - Referring to a fact or statement that is beyond doubt or dispute. - Talking about a situation or outcome that is certain or inevitable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express certainty or confidence.
- 2Both words are adverbs.
- 3Both words can be used to emphasize the speaker's conviction or belief.
- 4Both words convey a sense of assurance or confidence in a statement or action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Undoubtedly is more commonly used than undoubtingly in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Undoubtedly is more formal than undoubtingly.
- 3Meaning: Undoubtedly refers to a fact or statement that is beyond doubt or dispute, while undoubtingly refers to a person's confidence or conviction in something.
- 4Structure: Undoubtedly is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while undoubtingly is used to modify a verb.
- 5Connotation: Undoubtedly is neutral in connotation, while undoubtingly can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Undoubtingly and undoubtedly are synonyms that express certainty or confidence. However, undoubtedly is more commonly used and formal than undoubtingly. Undoubtedly refers to a fact or statement that is beyond doubt or dispute, while undoubtingly refers to a person's confidence or conviction in something.
