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doubtful

UK/'dautful/US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Uncertain or unlikely; causing or feeling doubt or suspicion.

可疑的,不确定的,令人怀疑的

Root Breakdown

Native English
doubtfulother
=doubtful

Common Collocations

  • 1.doubtful about对……怀疑
  • 2.doubtful whether对是否……不确定

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The weather forecast was doubtful for Saturday, so we planned an indoor activity instead.

  • 2.

    His doubtful expression suggested he didn't believe the explanation his colleague had just given.

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