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Not known with certainty
“It remains doubtful if their strategy can stand up to the scrutiny of a court.”
Feeling uncertain about something
“They are doubtful of her being reunited with Ollie, after waiting more than two weeks for his return.”
Not likely to be true or to happen
“It is doubtful whether tomorrow's victor will reach quite the lofty heights of his predecessor.”
Subject to dispute or questions
“I discovered that they were based on extrapolations of doubtful validity on original data that were of questionable value.”
Experiencing or showing doubt or skepticism
“The contradictions left many social workers feeling doubtful about their own transformative potential.”
Dangerously insecure or unstable
“He implores her favor and protection in the doubtful dilemma in which is about to involve himself.”
Confused or perplexed
“He gave me a wary, doubtful look as I picked apart his arguments one by one.”
Shady or suspicious in nature
“Like the Spectator's lady of easy virtue, he finds an excuse for present doubtful dealings in his excellent future intentions.”
Not explicit
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
Deviating from what is considered normal
Difficult to believe or unlikely to happen
Written or spoken with a partisan, biased or prejudiced purpose, especially a controversial one
Quick or likely to change consistently
Wildly exaggerated or improbable
Lacking the ability to resist the influence of other people or to control one's own impulses
Wondering, curious
Prone to speaking evasively, indirectly, or duplicitously
Not giving hope of future success or good results
Not hopeful
Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality
Of doubtful quality or legality
Having the feeling that one is about to vomit
Not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Described in or based on legends
Hesitant or uncertain
Having a meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously
Tending to rock or shake; unsteady
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