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doubtful [ˈdaʊtfəl] ADJ

1. doubtful (uncertain, undecided):

doubtful

indeciso(-a)

to be doubtful about going

estar indeciso sobre ir

to be doubtful whether to ...

estar em dúvida se ...

to be doubtful whether to ... expression

dúbio(-a)

2. doubtful (unlikely):

doubtful

incerto(-a)

3. doubtful (questionable):

doubtful advantage

duvidoso(-a)

Usage examples with doubtful

to be doubtful whether to ...

estar em dúvida se ...

to be doubtful about going

estar indeciso sobre ir

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English

Without the existence of statistical estimates of chance collisions, conclusions based on comparison alone are thus viewed as doubtful. en.wikipedia.org

It appears that it can hybridise freely with either species, and its status as a species must therefore be regarded as doubtful. en.wikipedia.org

The outcome is doubtful, but we will do our duty. en.wikipedia.org

Presently, the existence of such species seems doubtful. en.wikipedia.org

The fate of the fleet, in particular, was seen to be doubtful. en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, in no doubtful case will the judiciary pronounce a legislative act to be contrary to the constitution. en.wikipedia.org

Whether this is significant remains doubtful; considerable spontaneous recovery occurs, as well. en.wikipedia.org

This opinion was pronounced neutral; a second inquiry was called for, and this time the qualifications of the expert for the task were doubtful. en.wikipedia.org

Even the date of his birth is doubtful. en.wikipedia.org

It is doubtful the mangrove forests can sustain this level of harvesting. en.wikipedia.org

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