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doubtful

[dout-fuhl] / ˈdaʊt fəl /
ADJECTIVE
questionable, unclear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
debatable dicey dubious hazy indecisive insecure precarious problematic suspicious uncertain undecided uneasy unsettled unstable unsure
WEAK
ambiguous borderline chancy clouded contingent disreputable doubtable dubitable equivocal far-fetched fat chance fishy hazardous iffy impugnable inconclusive indefinite indeterminate indistinct long shot obscure on thin ice open pending shady sneaky speculative suspect touch-and-go touchy unconfirmed up for grabs
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite determined indubious safe secure settled stable strong sure trustworthy trusty undoubted
WEAK
believing confirmed convinced exact resolved trusting unquestionable
ADJECTIVE
not believing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dubious hesitant indecisive puzzled skeptical suspicious tentative uncertain unconvinced undecided unsettled unsure
WEAK
agnostic baffled confused discomposed disconcerted distracted distrustful disturbed doubting equivocal faithless faltering flustered hesitating in a quandary in clouds in dilemma irresolute like doubting Thomas lost not following of two minds perplexed questioning theoretical troubled unresolved vacillating wavering without belief
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided decisive definite determined secure settled sure trustworthy trusty undoubted
WEAK
believing confident confirmed convinced exact resolved trusting unquestionable

Example Sentences

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Crude futures rose as the market remained doubtful about U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s doubtful AI will flop as spectacularly as the metaverse did, if only because so many companies, universities, and governments are so vested in its success.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Marcus said investors are also doubtful that the reinsurance plan “will be able to get ships moving through the Strait unless the Iranian drone threat can actually be eliminated.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

If things take a turn for the worse, it is doubtful he has the wisdom and gravitas to handle it.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

He had apparently not noticed Sherman’s shriveled leg or Quentin’s doubtful slouch.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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