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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I am doubtful that there is no other fee involved.

From MarketWatch

It’s doubtful that the Darnielle book will have the same broad appeal, yet it’s the one to keep going back to.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s possible that alternative investments other than hedge funds have done significantly better, but this seems doubtful.

From MarketWatch

With consumer confidence still very low, Saunders says he remains doubtful that overall consumer spending growth is set to accelerate strongly.

From The Wall Street Journal

And even if a transition occurred, the durability of any new investment regime would be doubtful.

From Barron's

doubtful

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