Doubtable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈdau̇t/

Meaning & Definition of Doubtable

Doubtable (verb)

  1. to call into question the truth of, to be uncertain or in doubt about
  2. to lack confidence in, distrust
  3. to consider unlikely

Doubtable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged

    "her argument rested entirely upon some highly doubtable logic"

    similar: debatable, disputable, dodgy (chiefly British), doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, fishy, problematic, queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, suspicious
    related: alleged, so-called, supposed, moot, ambiguous, open, unclear, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, far-fetched, flimsy, improbable, unlikely, weak
    opposite: certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable
    near: decisive, definitive, clear, obvious, open-and-shut, positive

  2. open to question or dispute

    "that his wartime exploit happened at all is very doubtable"

    similar: arguable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable, questionable
    related: contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal
    opposite: accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable
    near: irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed

Related Entry: Doubt (verb)

Doubt is a different word from Doubtable. The synonyms below are for doubt, not for doubtable.

  1. to have no trust or confidence in

    "I doubt that you can do all that you say"

    similar: distrust, misdoubt, mistrust, question, suspect
    related: disbelieve, discount, discredit, negate
    opposite: trust
    near: bank (on or upon), count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Doubtable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Doubtable:

Chiefly British: dodgy
debatable, disputable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, fishy, problematic, queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, suspicious, arguable, controvertible, issuable, moot, negotiable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Doubtable

Words with the opposite meaning of Doubtable:

certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable, accomplished, inarguable, incontrovertible, irrefragable, positive, settled, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable

Related Words for Doubtable

alleged, so-called, supposed, ambiguous, open, unclear, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, far-fetched, flimsy, improbable, unlikely, weak, contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical

Near Antonyms of Doubtable

decisive, definitive, clear, obvious, open-and-shut, irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, conclusive, uncontested, undisputed

Word Forms of Doubtable

Inflections: doubted, doubting, doubts

Derived words: doubtable (adjective), doubter (noun), doubtingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Doubtable

Middle English douten, from Anglo-French duter, douter, from Latin dubitare to be in doubt; akin to Latin dubius dubious

First known use: 13th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Doubtable

What does "Doubtable" mean?

"Doubtable" means to call into question the truth of, to be uncertain or in doubt about. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to call into question the truth of, to be uncertain or in doubt about. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Doubtable"?

Other words for "Doubtable" include debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal and fishy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Doubtable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Doubtable"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Doubtable". Common alternatives include debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, fishy, problematic and queer.

What is the opposite of "Doubtable"?

Antonyms of "Doubtable" include certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure and undeniable. Near antonyms include decisive, definitive, clear and obvious.

How do you use "Doubtable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Doubtable" in a sentence: "her argument rested entirely upon some highly doubtable logic"; "that his wartime exploit happened at all is very doubtable".

Is "Doubtable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Doubtable" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Doubtable"?

"Doubtable" is pronounced /ˈdau̇t/.

What is the origin of the word "Doubtable"?

"Doubtable" comes from Middle English douten, from Anglo-French duter, douter, from Latin dubitare to be in doubt; akin to Latin dubius dubious. First known use: 13th centuryt.