doubtful

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Not sure about something, having questions.

Meaning of «doubtful»

adjective

not sure about something, having questions

She looked doubtful about the plan and said nothing.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

not certain

unsurethe everyday word for not certainI am unsure about the answer.

uncertainnot sure, or not known, often about the futureThe future of the project is uncertain.

doubtfulhaving doubts that something is true or will workI am doubtful that he will come.

hesitantslow to act because you are not sureShe was hesitant to speak.

not likely to happen

unlikelyprobably will not happen; the usual wordIt is unlikely to rain today.

improbableformalnot likely; a bit more formalIt is improbable that he will win.

doubtfulyou are not sure it will happenIt is doubtful that they will come.

Word family

doubt B1 · noundoubtful B1 · adjectivedoubtfully B2 · adverbdoubtless C1 · adverbundoubted C1 · adjectiveundoubtedly B2 · adverb

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