what does doubtful mean?
DOUBTFUL as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- fraught with uncertainty or doubt
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- they were doubtful that the cord would hold
- it was doubtful whether she would be admitted
- dubious about agreeing to go
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- Meaning
- open to doubt or suspicion
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- the candidate’’s doubtful past
- he has a dubious record indeed
- what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false
- it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought- Karen
Similar To
- Meaning
- unsettled in mind or opinion
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- drew a few tentative conclusions
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