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doubtful

UK
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/
US
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Translations

doubtfuladjective
more doubtful
Comp.
most doubtful
Super.
UK
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/
US
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/
incertainS’emploie pour un résultat, un avenir ou une issue non encore décidés.
With the votes still being counted, the result of the election is doubtful.
Alors que les votes sont encore en cours de dépouillement, le résultat de l’élection est incertain.
dubitatifS’emploie surtout pour exprimer le doute, l’hésitation ou l’incertitude d’une personne.
She was doubtful about the success of the new project.
Elle était dubitative quant au succès du nouveau projet.
douteuxSens général : qui inspire le doute, suspect ou peu crédible.
The story he told sounded doubtful to everyone who heard it.
L’histoire qu’il a racontée semblait douteuse à tous ceux qui l’ont entendue.
Synonyms
unconvinced
hesitant
suspicious
disbelieving
questionable
dubious
skeptical
uncertain
Antonyms
sure
confident
certain

Definitions

doubtfuladjective
Feeling uncertain about something; not sure.
She was doubtful about the success of the new project.
Not likely to be true or to happen; questionable.
The story he told sounded doubtful to everyone who heard it.
Causing or giving rise to doubt; suspicious.
The evidence presented in court was doubtful and did not convince the jury.
Not yet decided or settled; uncertain in outcome.
With the votes still being counted, the result of the election is doubtful.
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