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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 means uncertain or unlikely. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as accounting, business, or academic writing, with examples and translations.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adjective doubtful, which can describe a person, a situation or a thing. Find out the synonyms, collocations and grammar rules of doubtful.
Doubtful means uncertain or unlikely about something or someone. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective doubtful, which can express uncertainty, doubt, or questionability. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for doubtful in British and American English.
