Collocations for "doubtful"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "doubtful" in context.
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doubtful
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- it is doubtful (that) they'll [win, show up on time]
- it is doubtful [that, if] they ever would have been able to
- it is doubtful if I will be able to [come, make it]
- it is (still) doubtful whether or not they will [win]
- it is doubtful to me [if, why, what]
- its existence is doubtful
- their [version, account, excuse] is doubtful
- [rain, snow, sunshine] is doubtful (today)
- highly doubtful [financial accounts, motives, reasons]
- a doubtful [mood, expression, outlook, future]
- am doubtful as to [where, when, who, how many]
- am doubtful about your [integrity, loyalty]
- are doubtful of [my ability, the benefits, her motives]
- the [voters, members, parents, workers] remain doubtful
- you [look, seem, sound] doubtful
- [convince, win over] the doubtful [voters]
- [somewhat, extremely, rather] doubtful
'doubtful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):