be doubtful
Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words
to express a state of uncertainty
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Examples (20)
- I am doubtful about his chances of success.
- It is doubtful that he will arrive on time.
- She was doubtful about whether to accept the job offer.
- The success of the project was doubtful from the very beginning.
- It is doubtful that the project will be completed on time.
- Whether the new policy will be effective is doubtful.
- If the evidence is weak, the jury will be doubtful.
- Given the current economic climate, the company's future growth is doubtful.
- The outcome of the match is doubtful due to the star player's injury.
- It is still doubtful whether we can secure the funding.
- His ability to finish the marathon is doubtful after his recent illness.
- The authenticity of the painting is doubtful and requires further investigation.
- Are you doubtful about the accuracy of this report?
- Without more evidence, the defendant's conviction was doubtful.
- It is highly doubtful that they will arrive before midnight.
- It is highly doubtful that they will meet the deadline.
- The investors were doubtful about the new business plan's feasibility.
- The practical value of his invention is rather doubtful.
- The long-term success of the peace talks is doubtful without a neutral mediator.
- After his injury, his participation in the final match is doubtful.