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Doubtful
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Simple meaning
What does Doubtful mean?
Doubtful means unsure or unlikely.
Dictionary definition
Not sure, uncertain, or unlikely to happen.
Example sentences
Doubtful in a sentence
easy
I was doubtful that it would snow.
medium
The coach was doubtful about playing outside in the rain.
hard
The evidence was weak, so the claim seemed doubtful.
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Word family
Doubtful word family
Base word
doubt
adjective
doubtful
Unsure or unlikely.
adverb
doubtfully
In an uncertain or doubtful way.
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Practice 1
What does doubtful mean?
Doubtful means not sure, uncertain, or unlikely to happen.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses doubtful correctly?
This sentence uses doubtful to mean unsure or uncertain.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of doubtful?
Certain means sure, which is the opposite of doubtful.
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