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(1):

(a.) Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure.

(2):

(a.) Admitting of doubt; not obvious, clear, or certain; questionable; not decided; not easy to be defined, classed, or named; as, a doubtful case, hue, claim, title, species, and the like.

(3):

(a.) Characterized by ambiguity; dubious; as, a doubtful expression; a doubtful phrase.

(4):

(a.) Fearful; apprehensive; suspicious.

(5):

(a.) Of uncertain issue or event.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Doubtful'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/doubtful.html. 1828.
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