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doubtfulfeeling uncertain about something; unlikely to happen or be true

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: feeling uncertain about something; unlikely to happen or be true

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊtfəl/

Korean meaning: 의심스러운, 확실하지 않은, 가능성이 희박한

Korean pronunciation: **다우**트풀

Example Sentences

  • I'm doubtful about my neighbor's claim that he invented pizza.
  • The weather forecast is doubtful, so bring an umbrella.
  • She gave me a doubtful look when I said I could eat 20 hamburgers.

doubtful

ADJECTIVE

//ˈdaʊtfəl//

feeling uncertain about something; unlikely to happen or be true

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💡 Concept

feeling uncertain about something; unlikely to happen or be true

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doubtful rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From doubtful thoughts to wonderful art - that's truly powerful!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdaʊtfəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdaʊtfəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdoubt
Suffix--ful

Origin

From Middle English 'doubtful', derived from Old French 'doubter' (to doubt) combined with the suffix '-ful' (full of). The root 'doubt' comes from Latin 'dubitare' meaning to hesitate or waver.

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🎵Rhyme

powerfulmeaningfulwonderful
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I'm doubtful about my neighbor's claim that he invented pizza.

The weather forecast is doubtful, so bring an umbrella.

😄 Fun example

She gave me a doubtful look when I said I could eat 20 hamburgers.

It's doubtful that we'll finish this project on time.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

uncertainquestionablesuspiciousskepticalunsure

Antonyms

certainconfidentsure

Related

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