doubtful

dubbioso, scettico

Che non è sicuro se qualcosa sia vero, possibile o una buona idea.

In inglese semplice: Not sure whether something is true, possible, or a good idea.

• She looked doubtful.
• I am doubtful about his plan.
• They remained doubtful that the repairs would last.

Come si usa: doubtful about/of something (He was doubtful about the chances of success.); doubtful that… (She was doubtful that they could finish on time.)

Sinonimi: uncertain, unsure, sceptical

Contrari: confident, certain

Espressioni comuni: doubtful about something, doubtful of something, remain doubtful

dubbio

Che probabilmente non è vero o non è affidabile.

In inglese semplice: Not likely to be true or reliable.

• His explanation sounds doubtful.
• The report contains several doubtful claims.
• They relied on evidence of doubtful accuracy.

Sinonimi: questionable, dubious

Contrari: credible

Espressioni comuni: doubtful claim, doubtful evidence, doubtful accuracy