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doubtful

Adjective

Sense 1:

Feeling uncertain or unsure about something;

Example sentences:

1. I am doubtful about his ability to succeed in the project.
2. She looked doubtful when asked if she would be able to make it to the event.

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Sense 2:

Unlikely to be true or to happen;

Example sentences:

1. His fairy tale dreams seemed doubtful.
2. It is doubtful that we will reach our destination before nightfall.

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Sense 3:

Causing doubt or uncertainty in someone;

Example sentences:

1. The politician's actions were doubtful, raising concerns among the voters.
2. The teacher's doubtful explanation left the students confused.

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Adverb

Sense 1:

In a doubtful manner;

Example sentences:

1. He nodded his head doubtfully, unsure of whether to believe her story.
2. She listened to the announcement doubtfully, questioning its accuracy.

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Noun

Sense 1:

A person who has doubts;

Example sentences:

1. She considered herself a doubtful when it came to anything supernatural.
2. The committee decided to seek the opinion of the doubtfuls before making a decision.

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