doubtful Definition and Meaning in English (doubtful definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Doubtful definition: Feeling or showing uncertainty about something, or not sure about the truth or likelihood of something.

Definitions of Doubtful

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or showing uncertainty about something, or not sure about the truth or likelihood of something.

  2. 2adjective

    Causing doubt; not likely to be true or to happen; questionable.

Example Sentences

“She was doubtful about the success of the new project.”

“It is doubtful whether he will arrive on time.”

“His explanation seemed doubtful to the police.”

Inflected Word Forms

noundoubt
noundoubtfulness
adverbundoubtedly

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Doubtful definition: Feeling or showing uncertainty about something, or not sure about the truth or likelihood of something.
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'Doubtful' translates to 'doubtful' in English. Doubtful definition: Feeling or showing uncertainty about something, or not sure about the truth or likelihood of something.
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