American English
/ˈdaʊt̚.fl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Not sure about something or not sure that something is true.
In “doubtful,” the /t/ may be hard to hear before /f/: /ˈdaʊt̚.fl̩/.
Not sure about something or not sure that something is true.
I'm doubtful about accepting the offer.
She is doubtful whether the plan will work.
remain doubtful · be doubtful of someone's ability
be doubtful about + noun/gerund
be doubtful whether + clause
Unlikely to happen or to be true.
After the injury, a quick recovery seemed doubtful.
The police considered his story doubtful.
doubtful claim · doubtful story · doubtful evidence
It is doubtful that + clause
a doubtful + noun