doubtful Antonyms
Meaning of doubtful
doubtful (s)
open to doubt or suspicion
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
unsettled in mind or opinion
doubtful (a.)
Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure.
Admitting of doubt; not obvious, clear, or certain; questionable; not decided; not easy to be defined, classed, or named; as, a doubtful case, hue, claim, title, species, and the like.
Characterized by ambiguity; dubious; as, a doubtful expression; a doubtful phrase.
Of uncertain issue or event.
Fearful; apprehensive; suspicious.
FAQs About the word doubtful
open to doubt or suspicion, fraught with uncertainty or doubt, unsettled in mind or opinionNot settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief;
unsure, uncertain, suspicious, skeptical, distrustful, hesitant, unconvinced, undecided,dubious, mistrustful
sure, convinced, positive,sure, certain, certain, positive, confident, confident, convinced
Despite the hopeful prognosis, the doctor remained doubtful that the patient would recover fully.
The skeptical investor was doubtful of the company's claims about its financial stability.
The scientist conducted numerous experiments, yet she was still doubtful of her findings.
The jury seemed doubtful of the witness's testimony, often exchanging questioning glances.
