doubtful

[ˈdaʊtfəl]

doubtful Definition

• 1. feeling uncertain about something
• 2. not likely to be true or to happen
• 3. not good enough to be successful or useful

Using doubtful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doubtful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am doubtful that he will come to the party.

• Example

  The company's future is doubtful due to financial problems.

• Example

  The authenticity of the painting is doubtful.

• Example

  It is doubtful whether we will finish the project on time.

doubtful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doubtful

• uncertain
• unsure
• questionable
• dubious
• skeptical

Antonyms for doubtful

• certain
• confident
• definite

Phrases with doubtful

• in doubtful taste

  considered inappropriate or offensive by most people

  Example

  His jokes were in doubtful taste and made many people uncomfortable.

• doubtful prospect

  a situation or opportunity that is unlikely to be successful

  Example

  Investing in that company is a doubtful prospect.

• doubtful honor

  an award or recognition that is not deserved or earned

  Example

  Winning the race because your competitor fell down is a doubtful honor.

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Summary: doubtful in Brief

The term 'doubtful' [ˈdaʊtfəl] refers to feeling uncertain about something, or something that is not likely to be true or to happen. It can also mean something that is not good enough to be successful or useful. Examples include 'I am doubtful that he will come to the party,' and 'The authenticity of the painting is doubtful.' Phrases like 'in doubtful taste' denote something inappropriate, while 'doubtful prospect' refers to an unlikely success.