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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If anyone is in doubt, he told them, just browse OpenAI’s careers page.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

She told the hearing that she and Ms Williams had a saying with dealing with injury during matches which was "if in doubt, sit it out".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Whether the two countries succeed in find an offramp for the conflict—and even whether the talks occur—remains in doubt.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

I shook my head in doubt, though my heart throbbed at his words and I wanted so badly to believe them.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

in doubt

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