doubtful (Meaning)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of doubtful
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Synonyms:
- conflicted
- diffident
- ambivalent
- irresolute
- insecure
- indecisive
- equivocal
- hinky
- trustless
- on the fence
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doubtful Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Due to the many contradictory accounts, the police were doubtful of the suspect's alibi.
- The weather forecast was doubtful, predicting a mix of rain and sunshine, leaving people unsure of what to expect.
- With no clear evidence, the detective was doubtful that the case could be solved anytime soon.
- The team was doubtful of their chances of victory, given their recent string of losses.
- Despite strong lobbying efforts, the politician remained doubtful that the bill would pass in the legislature.
- The student was doubtful of their ability to finish the project on time, considering the limited resources they had.
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;
skeptical, suspicious, uncertain,unsure, hesitant, undecided, mistrustful,dubious, distrustful, unconvinced
certain, confident, positive, confident, convinced, certain,sure, convinced, positive, sure
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.
