Definitions
- Describing a situation that is risky or uncertain. - Referring to something that is potentially dangerous or unpredictable. - Talking about a scenario that is likely to result in negative consequences.
- Referring to something that is uncertain or questionable. - Describing a situation that is unlikely or improbable. - Talking about a scenario that is not convincing or reliable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express uncertainty or lack of confidence.
- 2Both words suggest a level of risk or potential negative consequences.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations or events.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of risk: Dicey implies a higher level of risk or danger than doubtful.
- 2Probability: Doubtful suggests a lower likelihood of something happening than dicey.
- 3Certainty: Doubtful implies a lack of certainty or reliability, while dicey suggests a situation that is unpredictable or unstable.
- 4Connotation: Dicey has a more informal and colloquial tone, while doubtful is more neutral and formal.
- 5Usage: Dicey is more commonly used in spoken language, while doubtful is more common in written language.
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Remember this!
Dicey and doubtful are synonyms that express uncertainty or lack of confidence. However, dicey implies a higher level of risk or danger than doubtful, and it has a more informal tone. On the other hand, doubtful suggests a lower likelihood of something happening and is more neutral and formal.
