doubtful
/ˈdaʊtfəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4712 in the learning path
不确定的；怀疑的
Definitions
adj. Feeling unsure whether something is true or will happen.
不确定的；怀疑的
adj. Unlikely to happen or be true.
不大可能的；未必的
adj. Not clearly good, honest, or reliable.
可疑的；不可靠的
Example
I was doubtful about buying a second-hand bicycle online.
我对在网上买二手自行车有些犹豫。
It is doubtful whether expanding roads alone can solve traffic congestion in rapidly growing cities.
仅靠拓宽道路能否解决快速发展城市的交通拥堵问题，尚存疑问。
Collocations
- doubtful about
- doubtful whether
- of doubtful value
Word family
- doubt (n.)
- doubt (v.)
- doubtfully (adv.)
- doubtless (adv.)
Synonyms
- uncertain
- unsure
- questionable
Antonyms
- certain
- confident
Usage tip
人作主语常用 doubtful about；也可用 doubtful whether。
FAQ
- What does doubtful mean?
- Feeling unsure whether something is true or will happen. Unlikely to happen or be true. Not clearly good, honest, or reliable.
- How is doubtful pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaʊtfəl/, US /ˈdaʊtfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
