doubtful
pronunciation
How to pronounce doubtful in British English:
UK [ˈdaʊtfl]
How to pronounce doubtful in American English:
US [ˈdaʊtfl]
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- Adjective:
- open to doubt or suspicion
- fraught with uncertainty or doubt
- unsettled in mind or opinion
Word Origin
- doubtful (adj.)
- late 14c., from doubt (n.) + -ful. Related: Doubtfully; doubtfulness.
Example
- 1. Whether the government seizes the moment is altogether more doubtful .
- 2. Perhaps , but it is doubtful he would have succeeded .
- 3. Fourth , expect foreign affairs departments to stay in sight of doubtful regimes .
- 4. Police said he died after playing hide-and-seek with inmates , but this conclusion seemed doubtful .
- 5. The fish is also safe , although consumers are doubtful .