When you're doubtful about something, you're not sure about it. You might feel doubtful about the picnic you've planned if the forecast calls for torrential rain.
Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind;
Adjective S.
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"
Adjective S.
open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate''s doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"; "it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen
Adjective S.
unsettled in mind or opinion; "drew a few tentative conclusions"
a.
Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering;
hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its
action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a
fact, or of the propriety of a measure.
a.
Admitting of doubt; not obvious, clear, or certain;
questionable; not decided; not easy to be defined, classed, or named;
as, a doubtful case, hue, claim, title, species, and the like.
a.
Characterized by ambiguity; dubious; as, a doubtful
expression; a doubtful phrase.
a.
Of uncertain issue or event.
a.
Fearful; apprehensive; suspicious.
Doubtful
Methinks I should know you, and know this man; Yet I am doubtful.
With doubtful feet and wavering resolution.2.
Beauty is but a vain and doubtful good.
Is it a great cruelty to expel from our abode the enemy of our peace, or even the doubtful friend [i. e., one as to whose sincerity there may be doubts]?3.
We . . . have sustained one day in doubtful fight.
The strife between the two principles had been long, fierce, and doubtful.5.
I am doubtful that you have been conjunct And bosomed with her.
Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind;
Usage Examples
I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men.
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education.
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Other Usage ExamplesI think people really marry far too much it is such a lottery after all, and for a poor woman a very doubtful happiness.
Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling and instinct, not by rule. Nevertheless one had better know the rules, for they sometimes guide in doubtful cases, though not often.
A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.
I put forward formless and unresolved notions, as do those who publish doubtful questions to debate in the schools, not to establish the truth but to seek it.
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