doubtful

/daʊtfəl/ adjective
8 letters2 syllables14 points in Scrabble®18 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Unsettled in mind or opinion.

2

Open to doubt or suspicion.

“the candidate's doubtful past”

3

Fraught with uncertainty or doubt.

“they were doubtful that the cord would hold”

“it was doubtful whether she would be admitted”

WORD FORMS
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Scrabble®14 points
Words With Friends®18 points
Double word28 points
Triple word42 points
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Pig Latinoubtfulday
Starts & ends withD … L
Syllablesdoubt · ful
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