[adjective]The expression on her face was doubtful (= uncertain) and anxious as I was telling my story.The teacher is doubtful about having (= not certain that she wants to have) parents working as classroom assistants.Having a private education is a doubtful advantage in life. (= It might not be an advantage.)It is doubtful whether/if (= unlikely that) they ever reached the summit before they died.It was doubtful that the money would ever be found again.
DOUBTFUL
Meaning of DOUBTFUL in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012