doubtful

adjective
UK: /ˈdaʊtfəl/
US: /ˈdaʊtfəl/

  1. Feeling uncertainty or not convinced about something.

    1. I am doubtful about the weather; it might rain later.
    2. She seemed doubtful whether she had locked the front door properly before leaving.

  2. Not likely to be true or trustworthy; questionable.

    1. The story he told us was doubtful, so I didn't believe it.
    2. The company's claims about the product's benefits seemed doubtful to many experts.

Synonyms

unlikely dubious hesitant questionable uncertain
doubtful adverb

  1. Expressing doubt or uncertainty.

    1. She looked at me doubtful when I offered her the last slice of cake.
    2. He answered the question in a doubtful manner, suggesting he wasn't sure of the answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "doubtful" in English means: Feeling uncertainty or not convinced about something., Not likely to be true or trustworthy; questionable..

The phonetic transcription of "doubtful" is /ˈdaʊtfəl/ in British English and /ˈdaʊtfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doubtful": unlikely, dubious, hesitant, questionable, uncertain.

Example usage of "doubtful": "I am doubtful about the weather; it might rain later.". More examples on the page.