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doubtful

[ dout-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. of uncertain outcome or result.

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  2. admitting of or causing doubt; uncertain; ambiguous.

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  3. unsettled in opinion or belief; undecided; hesitating.

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  4. of equivocal or questionable character:

    His tactics are highly doubtful.

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doubtful

/ ˈ岹ʊٴʊ /

adjective

  1. unlikely; improbable
  2. characterized by or causing doubt; uncertain

    a doubtful answer

  3. unsettled; unresolved
  4. of questionable reputation or morality
  5. having reservations or misgivings
  6. (of a sportsperson) not likely to be fit enough to play or take part
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a person who is undecided or uncertain about an issue
  2. a sportsperson who is not likely to be fit enough to play or take part
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage Note

See doubt.
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Usage

It was formerly considered correct to use whether after doubtful (it is doubtful whether he will come), but now if and that are also acceptable
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܲٴڳܱԱ, noun
  • ˈdzܲٴڳܱ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • dzܲfܱ· adverb
  • dzܲfܱ·Ա noun
  • ·dzܲfܱ adjective
  • pre·dzܲfܱ· adverb
  • ܲȴ-dzܲfܱ adjective
  • quasi-dzܲfܱ· adverb
  • ܲ·dzܲfܱ adjective
  • un·dzܲfܱ· adverb
  • un·dzܲfܱ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of doubtful1

First recorded in 1350–1400, doubtful is from the Middle English word douteful. See doubt, -ful
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Synonym Study

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. Dubious implies vacillation, unsureness, or suspicion: dubious about suggested methods of manufacture. Incredulous means unwilling or reluctant to believe: incredulous at the good news. Skeptical implies a general disposition to doubt or question: skeptical of human progress.
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Were there any moments where you were doubtful or felt like you couldn’t take on Pete’s character?

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