Doubtful Definition
doubtful
adjective
- open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"; "it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen Horney
- fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"
- unsettled in mind or opinion; "drew a few tentative conclusions"
"Doubtful" in song lyrics
See how doubtful is used in real songs:
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"Woke up feeling doubtful"
— I Still Love You -
"My loud mouths my downfall it's doubtful"
Hilltop Hoods f/ Okwerdz — Conversations From a Speakeasy Restrung -
"Open like a surgeon's scalpel, I'll leave you hurt and doubtful"
Hilltop Hoods f/ Fatface (Flak), Mass MC — Tolerance Levels
Words that rhyme with doubtful
Usage tips for "doubtful"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "doubtful" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for doubtful to find words that pair well.