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- Dictionarydoubt·ful/ˈdoutf(ə)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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Doubtful means lacking a definite opinion, conviction, or determination, or uncertain in outcome or quality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for doubtful.
Doubtful means uncertain or unlikely. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as accounting, business, or academic writing, with examples and translations.
Doubtful, dubious, incredulous, skeptical imply reluctance or unwillingness to be convinced. 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.
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.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective doubtful, which can express uncertainty, doubt, or questionability. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for doubtful in British and American English.
Doubtful means uncertain or unlikely about something or someone. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.
Doubtful means subject to or causing doubt, uncertain, or of questionable character or value. Find out the usage, examples, and related words for doubtful in different contexts and languages.
