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doubtful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdaʊtfəl/

doubtful means: Not sure whether something is true, possible, or a good idea.

adjective

FEELING UNSUREB2

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.

How to use it: doubtful about/of something (He was doubtful about the chances of success.); doubtful that… (She was doubtful that they could finish on time.)

Similar words: uncertain, unsure, sceptical

Opposites: confident, certain

Common phrases: doubtful about something, doubtful of something, remain doubtful

PROBABLY UNTRUEB2

Not likely to be true or reliable.

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

Similar words: questionable, dubious

Opposites: credible

Common phrases: doubtful claim, doubtful evidence, doubtful accuracy

Questions about doubtful

What does doubtful mean?

Not sure whether something is true, possible, or a good idea.

What is doubtful in other languages?

Türkçe: kuşkulu · Español: escéptico · Français: dubitatif · Deutsch: skeptisch · Italiano: dubbioso · 日本語: 半信半疑の

How do you pronounce doubtful?

It is pronounced /ˈdaʊtfəl/.

How do you use doubtful in a sentence?

She looked doubtful. I am doubtful about his plan.

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