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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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1. a. : lacking a definite opinion, conviction, or determination. They were doubtful about the advantages of the new system. b. : uncertain in outcome : undecided. The outcome of the election remains doubtful. 2. : marked by qualities that raise doubts about worth, honesty, or validity.
Synonyms for DOUBTFUL: unsure, skeptical, suspicious, uncertain, dubious, unsettled, unconvinced, undecided; Antonyms of DOUBTFUL: sure, certain, positive, convinced, confident, assured, sanguine, decisive.
DOUBTFUL definition: 1. If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it: 2. If a situation is doubtful…. Learn more.
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.
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 ...
DOUBTFUL meaning: 1. If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it: 2. If a situation is doubtful…. Learn more.
doubtful. When you're doubtful about something, you're not sure about it. You might feel doubtful about the picnic you've planned if the forecast calls for torrential rain. Whether you're uncertain, undecided, or suspicious, you can describe yourself as doubtful.
Definitions of 'doubtful' 1. If it is doubtful that something will happen, it seems unlikely to happen or you are uncertain whether it will happen. [...] 2. If you are doubtful about something, you feel unsure or uncertain about it. [...] 3. If you say that something is of doubtful quality or value, you mean that it is of low quality or value.
doubtful (for something) He is injured and is doubtful for the game tomorrow (= unlikely to play). [not usually before noun] (of a thing) uncertain and likely to get worse. At the beginning of the war things were looking very doubtful.
doubtful. adjective. /ˈdaʊtfl/. (of a person) not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt synonym dubious doubtful (about something) Rose was doubtful about the whole idea. doubtful (about doing something) He was doubtful about accepting extra work.
