doubtful
doubt·ful
adjective
1.
- “the candidate”
- “;”
- “;”
- “;”
2.
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
- “they were doubtful that the cord would hold”
- “it was doubtful whether she would be admitted”
- “dubious about agreeing to go”
Origin
From Middle English doutfull, douteful, equivalent to doubt + -ful.
Phrases
- Doubtful Creek
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