doubtful
ˈdaʊtfʊl
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Definition of doubtful - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
questionable truthquestionable or unlikely to be true
  • Her excuse for being late was doubtful..
dubious questionable uncertain
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.
questionable suspicious
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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

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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  1. French:douteux, hésitant, ...
  2. German:fragwürdig, unsicher, ...
  3. Italian:incerto, dubbioso, ...
  4. Spanish:dudoso, incierto, ...
  5. Portuguese:questionável, incerto, ...
  6. Chinese:可疑的, 犹豫的, ...
  7. Japanese:疑わしい, 自信がない, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْكوك فيه, مُتَشَكِّك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּקְפָּק, מְפַקְפֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:неопределённый, сомневающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сумнівний, невпевнений, ...
  12. Hindi:संदिग्ध, अनिश्चित, ...

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