Basic Details
Word: Doubtful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not sure about something; feeling uncertain or worried about it.
Synonyms: Uncertain, unsure, dubious
Antonyms: Confident, certain, sure
Idioms and Phrases
- Doubtful guest: Someone who is invited but may not show up. Example: "We were counting on our friends, but theyre always the doubtful guests."
- In a doubtful state: Being unsure about something. Example: "She was in a doubtful state about which dress to wear to the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many students were doubtful about their chances of winning the competition but decided to try their best.
Example 2: The teacher seemed doubtful when she heard the excuse for missing class.
Example 3: He was doubtful that the weather would be nice enough for the picnic.
Fun Fact
The word "doubtful" comes from the Latin word "dubitare," which means to hesitate or to be uncertain. It has been used in the English language since the Middle Ages.
Famous Quote
"Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd one." Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "doubtful" mean?
a) Very happy
b) Not sure about something
c) Extremely brave
d) Very sure of something
Answer: b) Not sure about something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "doubtful"?
a) Confident
b) Uncertain
c) Sure
d) Obvious
Answer: b) Uncertain
3. Which word is an antonym of "doubtful"?
a) Uncertain
b) Confident
c) Dubious
d) Hesitant
Answer: b) Confident
4. Which sentence uses "doubtful" correctly?
a) She felt doubtful about her decision to go to the party.
b) He made a doubtful cake that everyone loved.
c) The sun was doubtful in the sky today.
d) I saw a doubtful bird in the tree.
Answer: a) She felt doubtful about her decision to go to the party.
5. What does the phrase "in a doubtful state" mean?
a) Being sure and confident
b) Feeling uncertain or worried
c) A state of great happiness
d) A confident decision
Answer: b) Feeling uncertain or worried
