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doubtful
[ dout-fuhl ]
adjective
- of uncertain outcome or result.
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Antonyms:
- admitting of or causing doubt; uncertain; ambiguous.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- unsettled in opinion or belief; undecided; hesitating.
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- of equivocal or questionable character:
His tactics are highly doubtful.
Synonyms:
doubtful
/ ˈ岹ʊٴʊ /
adjective
- unlikely; improbable
- characterized by or causing doubt; uncertain
a doubtful answer
- unsettled; unresolved
- of questionable reputation or morality
- having reservations or misgivings
- (of a sportsperson) not likely to be fit enough to play or take part
noun
- a person who is undecided or uncertain about an issue
- a sportsperson who is not likely to be fit enough to play or take part
Usage Note
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲٴڳܱԱ, noun
- ˈdzܲٴڳܱ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- dzܲfܱ· adverb
- dzܲfܱ·Ա noun
- ·dzܲfܱ adjective
- pre·dzܲfܱ· adverb
- ܲȴ-dzܲfܱ adjective
- quasi-dzܲfܱ· adverb
- ܲ·dzܲfܱ adjective
- un·dzܲfܱ· adverb
- un·dzܲfܱ·Ա noun
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Example Sentences
While Mr Ricks said he thought it may encourage some companies to relocate some manufacturing, he was doubtful it would also create hundreds of billions in additional revenue for the US promised by President Trump.
With a party that's remade itself in his image in the years since it is doubtful he'd be so humble with nothing but the Constitution between him and a third term.
Jessica Elliott, representing Maia's family, said the girl had posted on the app that she was doubtful she would live past the age of 14.
The Lakers listed Reaves and fellow guard Jordan Goodwin, who sprained an ankle late in the win over the Clippers on Friday, as doubtful for the final regular-season meeting with the Clippers on Sunday.
Were there any moments where you were doubtful or felt like you couldn’t take on Pete’s character?
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