Doubtful

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1. Adjective

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.

2. Adjective

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.

3. Adjective

Characterized by ambiguity; dubious; as, a doubtful expression; a doubtful phrase.

4. Adjective

Of uncertain issue or event.

5. Adjective

Fearful; apprehensive; suspicious.

6. Adjective

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"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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