doubtful
Pronunciation
/ˈdaʊtfəl/

Definition & Meaning of "doubtful"in English

doubtful
01

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

doubtful definition and meaning
Examples
He appeared doubtful about the reliability of the information he received.
02

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most doubtful
Comparative
more doubtful
gradable
Examples
Given the poor weather conditions, it 's doubtful that the outdoor concert will take place as scheduled.
Examples
The results of the experiment are doubtful due to inconsistent data.
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