doubtful
word
Definition
Feeling or showing uncertainty, or not being sure that something is true or will happen. It can also mean something that is unlikely to succeed or be true.
Usage & Nuances
"Doubtful" is generally formal or neutral. Collocates with 'it is doubtful that...', 'be doubtful about', and 'of doubtful value.' Not the same as 'doubtless,' which means 'certain.' Can describe feelings (person is doubtful) or things that are uncertain.
Spanish: dudoso - inciertoPortuguese (BR): duvidosoPortuguese (PT): duvidosoChinese (Simplified): 怀疑的 - 不确定的Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑的 - 不確定的Hindi: संदिग्ध - संदेहपूर्णArabic: مشكوك فيه - غير مؤكدBengali: সন্দেহজনক - অনিশ্চিতRussian: сомнительный - испытывающий сомненияJapanese: 疑わしい - 疑念を持つVietnamese: đáng nghi ngờ - không chắc chắnKorean: 의심스러운 - 확신이 없는Turkish: şüpheli - kuşkuluUrdu: مشکوک - شاکیIndonesian: meragukan - ragu-ragu
Example Sentences
I am doubtful about the results.
basic
It is doubtful that he will come today.
basic
This information is doubtful.
basic
She gave me a doubtful look when I explained my plan.
natural
Many people are doubtful about the new policy.
natural
The success of the project remains doubtful until we get more data.
natural