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What is another word for Doubtful? – 182 Doubtful Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uncertain questionable skeptical unsure hesitant ambiguous vague inconclusive debatable dubious shaky unconvincing unreliable incredulous disbelieving unbelieving mistrustful suspect uncertain unclear undecided unsettled untrustworthy ambiguous equivocal indefinite indeterminate unclear unsure vague wavering ambivalent borderline chancy dicey dodgy doubtful dubious far-fetched fishy iffy implausible improbable inconclusive indecisive inexact questionable shaky sketchy suspect suspicious tentative uncertain unclear unconvincing unreliable unsound untrue untrustworthy

    Meaning of Doubtful

    Having or showing a lack of confidence or certainty in something or someone.

    Definitions

    • Feeling uncertain or undecided about something
    • * Lacking confidence or certainty in something or someone
    • * Open to doubt or dispute

    Etymology of Doubtful

    The word "doubtful" comes from the Old French word "doute" or "dout", which is derived from the Latin word "dubitare", meaning "to hesitate" or "to waver".
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of uncertainty or lack of confidence, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to skepticism, ambiguity, and indecision.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy is doubtful to succeed due to lack of funding.
    • * I'm doubtful about the accuracy of the information.
    • * The doctor was doubtful about the patient's chances of recovery.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    certain confident sure positive definite clear unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable undeniable indisputable irrefutable unambiguous obvious apparent evident manifest palpable patent plain absolute categorical conclusive decisive firm fixed resolute settled unwavering assured convinced persuaded satisfied undoubted undisputed unshakeable

    Related Nouns

    uncertainty skepticism ambiguity vagueness indecision hesitation suspicion mistrust disbelief incredulity dubiousness skepticism doubt query question concern apprehension anxiety fear unease misgiving reservation qualm scruple trepidation nervousness apprehensiveness

    Related Verbs

    question doubt query challenge dispute argue debate discuss ponder consider weigh hesitate waver falter vacillate fluctuate oscillate equivocate tergiversate prevaricate demur object protest resist oppose contradict deny refute repudiate

    Related Adjectives

    uncertain questionable dubious shaky unconvincing unreliable unclear vague ambiguous equivocal indefinite indeterminate undecided unsettled untrustworthy suspicious skeptical incredulous disbelieving unbelieving mistrustful apprehensive anxious fearful nervous tentative provisional temporary interim makeshift stopgap