Question 1 · Quick check
doubtful
CEFRB1
/ˈdaʊtfəl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Not certain or likely to be true.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailExperiencing or showing doubt, skeptical.
Examples
I'm doubtful about what I ought to do.
One thing remains doubtful.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsUndecided or of uncertain outcome.
Subject to, or causing doubt.
Improbable or unlikely.
More examples
In contextThe pupils of her great eyes were large in the doubtful lamplight, swallowing their green fires in deep pools of mystery and darkness.
Yet it is not the predominant views of the experts but the views of a minority, mostly of rather doubtful standing in their profession, which are taken up and spread by the intellectuals.
They had their lists of Liberals and of the doubtfuls who still remained doubtful. As the election drew near, the force of the whole organization was turned upon these unrepentant doubtfuls.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English doutfull, douteful, equivalent to doubt + -ful.