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- Dictionarydoubtful/ˈdaʊtf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. feeling uncertain about something: "he looked doubtful, but gave a nod" Similar Opposite
- 2. not known with certainty: "the fire was of doubtful origin" Similar Opposite
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DOUBTFUL definition: 1. If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it: 2. If a situation is doubtful…. Learn more.
The meaning of DOUBTFUL is lacking a definite opinion, conviction, or determination. How to use doubtful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Doubtful.
Doubtful, dubious, incredulous, skeptical imply reluctance or unwillingness to be convinced. To be doubtful about something is to feel that it is open to question or that more evidence is needed to prove it: to be doubtful about the statements of witnesses.
Whether you're uncertain, undecided, or suspicious, you can describe yourself as doubtful. You'll be doubtful about your taxi driver's sense of direction when you pass the same building for the third time. You might also be doubtful about whether or not to try skydiving.
To be doubtful about something is to feel that it is open to question or that more evidence is needed to prove it: to be doubtful about the statements of witnesses. dubious implies vacillation, unsureness, or suspicion: dubious about suggested methods of manufacture. incredulous means unwilling or reluctant to believe: incredulous at the good ...
Definition of doubtful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Subject to or causing doubt: a doubtful claim; doubtful prospects. 2. Experiencing or showing doubt: Doubtful that the cord would hold, we strengthened it. 3. Of uncertain outcome; undecided. 4. Raising doubts as to legitimacy, honesty, or respectability; suspicious: the candidate's doubtful past. See Usage Note at doubt. doubt′ful·ly adv.
Doubtful Definition. In doubt; not clear or definite; ambiguous. Experiencing or showing doubt. Doubtful that the cord would hold, we strengthened it. Feeling doubt; unsettled in opinion or belief. Not clearly predictable; uncertain; unsure. Giving rise to doubt or suspicion; questionable, as in reputation.
Synonyms for DOUBTFUL: unsure, skeptical, suspicious, uncertain, dubious, unsettled, unconvinced, undecided; Antonyms of DOUBTFUL: sure, certain, positive, convinced, confident, assured, sanguine, decisive.
doubtful meaning: 1. not probable: 2. not feeling certain about something: . Learn more.
