Definition Synonyms
Definition of doubtful - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
questionable truthquestionable or unlikely to be true
- Her excuse for being late was doubtful..
2.
hesitationnot sure, lacking confidence about result or choice
- She was doubtful about the plan and its outcome.
3.
dubiousof questionable character or reputation
- He has a doubtful reputation in the business world.
Expressions with doubtful
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considered inappropriate or offensive by some people
His joke was in doubtful taste at the formal dinner.
Origin of doubtful
Latin, dubitare (to doubt) + -ful (full of)
Terms with doubtful included in their meaning
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uncertainty
pause or delay because you feel unsure or doubtful
doubtful
not fully trusted or may not be genuine
doubtful
causing doubt or mistrust in others
suspicion
something that seems suspicious or doubtful
doubt
feel uncertain or doubtful about something
doubtful attitude
having doubts or reservations
philosophy
someone doubtful or noncommittal about something
create doubt
make someone feel doubtful or mistrustful
suspicion
appear suspicious or doubtful in nature or truth
doubtful person
not having much trust or belief in something
evaluation
having worth or usefulness that is doubtful or uncertain
decision-making
doubtful or uncertain decision-making ability
uncertainty
uncertain or doubtful
unreliable
of questionable or doubtful quality
doubtful
having doubts or feelings of mistrust
doubtful narrative
story that seems hard to believe or implausible
reaction
express disbelief or surprise about something unexpected or doubtful
authenticity
of doubtful authenticity or truthfulness
doubtful feeling
feeling some doubt or worry about something
doubtful
doubting accepted beliefs or ideas
doubtful
to be difficult to believe
doubtful
make something seem less believable
belief
skeptical or doubtful
doubtful
causing doubt or uncertainty
Examples of doubtful in a sentence
The authenticity of the document was doubtful. He sounded doubtful when he agreed to the proposal. The investors grew doubtful after seeing the latest sales figures. The company had a doubtful past with many scandals. His doubtful connections raised concerns among investors.
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- French:douteux, hésitant, ...
- German:fragwürdig, unsicher, ...
- Italian:incerto, dubbioso, ...
- Spanish:dudoso, incierto, ...
- Portuguese:questionável, incerto, ...
- Chinese:可疑的, 犹豫的, ...
- Japanese:疑わしい, 自信がない, ...
- Arabic:مَشْكوك فيه, مُتَشَكِّك, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּקְפָּק, מְפַקְפֵּק, ...
- Russian:неопределённый, сомневающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:сумнівний, невпевнений, ...
- Hindi:संदिग्ध, अनिश्चित, ...
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