doubtful

/'dautful/

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Explanation of "Doubtful"

Definition: The word "doubtful" is an adjective that describes a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence about something. When you are doubtful, you are unsure if something is true, likely, or good.

Summary:

"Doubtful" is a useful word to express uncertainty or skepticism about something. Whether you are unsure about a weather forecast or questioning someone's credibility, "doubtful" helps convey that feeling of hesitation and lack of confidence.

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Adjective

1. unsettled in mind or opinion
   • drew a few tentative conclusions
2. fraught with uncertainty or doubt
   • they were doubtful that the cord would hold
   • it was doubtful whether she would be admitted
   • dubious about agreeing to go
3. open to doubt or suspicion
   • the candidate's doubtful past
   • he has a dubious record indeed
   • what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false
   • it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought- Karen Horney

Synonyms

• tentative
• dubious
• dubitable
• in question