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| doubt·ful [ dówtfəl ] |
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1. hesitant: not feeling sure about something
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2. unlikely: not likely to happen or be successful
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3. inviting suspicion: probably not true, honest, reputable, or genuine
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doubtful, uncertain, unsure, in doubt, dubious, skeptical
CORE MEANING: feeling doubt or uncertainty
doubtful not feeling sure about something;
The council was doubtful whether the public would want to pay the charges.
Oliver felt rather doubtful about having such a friend.
uncertain
unsure lacking clear knowledge or a definite opinion;
She seemed uncertain of her English, and asked for everything to be repeated.
Some of the biggest names in investment banking are unsure about the future.
in doubt not feeling confident or sure about something;
When in doubt, the jury often tends to acquit and not convict.
If the umpires are in any doubt about what to do, they consult with the referee.
dubious not sure about an outcome or conclusion;
The mayor was dubious about councils being asked to fund the alliance.
Agencies are dubious as to whether they should take action on behalf of a client.
skeptical tending not to believe or accept things but to question them;
Most people are fairly skeptical about the efficacy of this treatment.
In general, viewers tend to be highly skeptical of broadcasters' motives. |
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