in doubt

adjective
UK: /ɪn daʊt/
US: /ɪn daʊt/

  1. Feeling uncertain or unsure about something.

    1. I am in doubt about the weather for tomorrow.
    2. The success of the project is in doubt after the budget cuts.

  2. When something is unlikely to happen or succeed.

    1. The game is in doubt because of the rain.
    2. Her chances of winning the competition are in doubt now she's injured.

Synonyms

uncertain unsure dubious questionable
in doubt verb

  1. To question or lack confidence in something.

    1. I'm in doubt that he will come on time.
    2. Many people are in doubt whether the new policy will actually work.
in doubt noun

  1. A state of uncertainty or hesitation about something.

    1. There is in doubt about the answer.
    2. There's some in doubt as to whether the deal will actually go through.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in doubt" in English means: Feeling uncertain or unsure about something., When something is unlikely to happen or succeed..

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

Synonyms for "in doubt": uncertain, unsure, dubious, questionable.

Example usage of "in doubt": "I am in doubt about the weather for tomorrow.". More examples on the page.