doubtful

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word doubtful.

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doubt · ful

How to pronounce doubtful:

Definition of doubtful:

doubtful (adjective):: unlikely or improbable; open to doubt or suspicion.; lacking a definite opinion, conviction, or determination

Synonyms for doubtful:

ambiguous

debatable

distrustful

dodgy

dubious

equivocal

hesitant

iffy

improbable

in question

inconclusive

indefinite

indeterminate

inexact

mistrustful

questionable

skeptical

suspicious

uncertain

unclear

unconfirmed

unconvinced

undecided

unlikely

unsettled

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Antonyms for doubtful:

absolute

answered

assured

categorical

certain

clear

clear-cut

committed

conclusive

concrete

confident

convinced

decided

decisive

definite

definitive

determinate

determined

distinct

doubtless

exact

explicit

finished

firm

fixed

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