doubtful

skeptisch, unsicher

Nicht sicher sein, ob etwas wahr, möglich oder eine gute Idee ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Not sure whether something is true, possible, or a good idea.

• She looked doubtful.
• I am doubtful about his plan.
• They remained doubtful that the repairs would last.

So benutzt man es: doubtful about/of something (He was doubtful about the chances of success.); doubtful that… (She was doubtful that they could finish on time.)

Synonyme: uncertain, unsure, sceptical

Gegenteile: confident, certain

Häufige Wendungen: doubtful about something, doubtful of something, remain doubtful

zweifelhaft, fragwürdig

Wahrscheinlich nicht wahr oder nicht zuverlässig.

In einfachem Englisch: Not likely to be true or reliable.

• His explanation sounds doubtful.
• The report contains several doubtful claims.
• They relied on evidence of doubtful accuracy.

Synonyme: questionable, dubious

Gegenteile: credible

Häufige Wendungen: doubtful claim, doubtful evidence, doubtful accuracy