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   doubtful

   /ˈdaʊtf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling uncertain about something: "he looked doubtful, but gave a nod" Similar irresolutehesitanttentativevacillatingditheringwaveringteeteringfluctuatingfalteringambivalentdividedin doubtunsureuncertainin two mindsshilly-shallyingundecidedindefiniteunresolvedin a quandary/dilemmaundeterminedinformal:iffyblowing hot and coldsitting on the fenceOpposite confidentdecisive
   • 2. not known with certainty: "the fire was of doubtful origin" Similar in doubtdubiousuncertainopen to questionquestionableunsureunconfirmednot definiteunknownunsettledundecidedunresolveddebatableopen to debatemootin the balancependingin limboin no man's landup in the airconfusedproblematicambiguousinformal:iffyOpposite certain
   • ▪ improbable: "it is doubtful whether these schemes have any lasting effect" Similar unlikelyimprobablenot likelydubiousunthinkableimplausibleimpossiblefar-fetchedinconceivableunimaginableremotebeyond the bounds of possibilityOpposite probable
   • ▪ not established as genuine or acceptable: "of doubtful legality" Similar unlikelyimprobablenot likelydubiousunthinkableimplausibleimpossiblefar-fetchedinconceivableunimaginableremotebeyond the bounds of possibilityquestionablearguabledisputabledebatableopen to questionopen to debatesubject to debatecontroversialcontentiousopen to doubtin doubtdubiousborderlinerare:controvertibleunestablishedinformal:iffydodgyOpposite probablesound

   Derivatives

   • 1. doubtfully adverb
   • 2. doubtfulness noun

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   What does it mean if a person is doubtful?

   • See doubt, -ful 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.

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   What is a synonym for doubt?

   • (of a person) not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt synonym dubious doubtful (about something) Rose was doubtful about the whole idea. doubtful (about doing something) He was doubtful about accepting extra work. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does a doubtful look mean?

   • She gave me a long, doubtful look (= look full of doubt) and told me to wait. The Company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the credit risk of specific customers and historical trends. Many are doubtful that increased direct funding would generate sufficient incentives or be managed efficiently enough.

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   What is the difference between Doubtful and problematic?

   • doubtful implies little more than a lack of conviction or certainty. dubious stresses suspicion, mistrust, or hesitation. problematic applies especially to things whose existence, meaning, fulfillment, or realization is highly uncertain.

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   Doubtful means uncertain or unlikely about something or someone. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as accounting, business, or academic English, with examples and translations.

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   Doubtful means lacking a definite opinion, conviction, or determination, or uncertain in outcome or quality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for doubtful.

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   When you're doubtful about something, you're not sure about it. You might feel doubtful about the picnic you've planned if the forecast calls for torrential rain. Whether you're uncertain, undecided, or suspicious, you can describe yourself as doubtful.

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   Doubtful means uncertain or unlikely about something or someone. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see examples and translations in various languages.