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Definition doubtful in American English

doubtful adjective

adjective
/ˈdaʊtfəl/
1

not certain or likely to happen or be true

Example

Already the whole project was looking doubtful.

Example

It is doubtful whether he will survive.

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1.1

unlikely to be doing something, especially playing in a game

Example

Kirkwood is doubtful for tonight's game.

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Example

documents of doubtful authenticity

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3

not feeling certain about something

Example

You still seem a little doubtful.

Example

He was doubtful about the accuracy of the results.

Example

The board was doubtful that her estimates were realistic.

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Definition doubtful in American English