in doubt

ADJECTIVE

clouded

Synonyms

STRONG

concerned troubled

WEAK

borderline chancy dubious dubitable equivocal in question inconclusive indecisive indeterminate questionable uncertain unclear unknown unsure vague

Antonyms

STRONG

untroubled

ADJECTIVE

dubitable

Synonyms

WEAK

borderline chancy clouded doubtable dubious equivocal iffy in question inconclusive indecisive indeterminate questionable shady suspicious uncertain unclear unsure

ADJECTIVE

problematical

Synonyms

WEAK

at issue borderline chancy clear as dishwater clouded cryptic doubtful dubious dubitable enigmatic enigmatical equivocal in question inconclusive indecisive indefinite indeterminate inexplicit muddy obscure opaque problematic puzzling questionable tenebrous uncertain unclear unintelligible unsure vague

ADJECTIVE

suspicious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehensive careful cautious doubtful incredulous jealous leery mistrustful skeptical wary watchful

WEAK

cagey green-eyed not born yesterday on the lookout questioning quizzical suspect suspecting unbelieving uptight without belief without faith wondering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believing careless certain confident convinced heedless inattentive incautious rash sure thoughtless trusting uncareful undoubting

WEAK

believable indubious innocent palpable trustworthy trusty undoubted unquestionable

ADJECTIVE

unanswered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

debatable moot unchallenged undecided undetermined unnoticed unsettled

WEAK

disputed open uncertain unquestioned unrefuted up in the air

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain decided definite determined settled sure undoubted

WEAK

answered mutual reciprocated requited responded to returned shared

Example Sentences

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Even that much smaller "low-emissions zone" would bar petrol bikes only on Friday evenings and some of the weekend -- and is itself in doubt.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

When in doubt, reach for a tennis bracelet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The future of the dinner is in doubt for a variety of reasons, but security concerns rank the highest.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

It is also pertinent to mention that those clubs may include Real Madrid, with Alvaro Arbeloa's future in doubt.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

But for the Osage every death, every apparent act of God, was now in doubt.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

in doubt

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