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doubtful in German

doubtful in German is zweifelhaft, zweifelnd — doubtful means not certain to happen or be true; uncertain.

doubtful in German

zweifelhaft
adj
zweifelnd
adj
Experiencing or showing doubt, skeptical.

What does "doubtful" mean?

  1. adjective Not certain to happen or be true; uncertain.
    "It's doubtful she'll finish the report by tonight."
  2. adjective Feeling or showing doubt about something.
    "He gave a doubtful look when I explained my plan."
  3. adjective Of questionable honesty or reliability.
    "The source turned out to be doubtful at best."
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doubtful in a sentence

  • It's doubtful she'll finish the report by tonight.
  • The outcome of the vote remains doubtful.
  • He gave a doubtful look when I explained my plan.
  • She sounded doubtful about the investment's chances.

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What is "doubtful" in German?
"doubtful" in German is zweifelhaft, zweifelnd. doubtful means: Not certain to happen or be true; uncertain.
How do you use "doubtful" in a sentence?
Example: "It's doubtful she'll finish the report by tonight." In German, "doubtful" is zweifelhaft, zweifelnd.
Are there other ways to say "doubtful" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "doubtful": zweifelhaft, zweifelnd.
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