Doubtfullest: meaning, definitions and examples

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doubtfullest

 

[ ˈdaʊt.fəl.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

Doubtfullest describes something that possesses the highest degree of doubt or uncertainty. It can be used to characterize a situation, opinion, or feeling that is filled with skepticism or lack of certainty. This term is often used in contexts where multiple options or outcomes are being considered, yet none seem fully convincing. The usage is relatively rare and typically appears in formal or literary texts to emphasize the extreme level of doubt.

Synonyms

most inconclusive, most skeptical, most uncertain

Examples of usage

  • He appeared to be the doubtfullest among the candidates during the debate.
  • In her opinion, the decision had the doubtfullest implications for the future.
  • They found themselves in the doubtfullest position regarding the contract terms.

Translations

Translations of the word "doubtfullest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais duvidoso

🇮🇳 सबसे संदेहास्पद

🇩🇪 am zweifelhaftesten

🇮🇩 paling meragukan

🇺🇦 найсумнівніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej wątpliwy

🇯🇵 最も疑わしい

🇫🇷 le plus douteux

🇪🇸 el más dudoso

🇹🇷 en şüpheli

🇰🇷 가장 의심스러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر شكوكا

🇨🇿 nejvíce pochybné

🇸🇰 najviac pochybné

🇨🇳 最具怀疑性

🇸🇮 najbolj dvomljiv

🇮🇸 mest vafasamt

🇰🇿 ең күмәнді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ეჭვიანი

🇦🇿 ən şübhəli

🇲🇽 el más dudoso

Etymology

The word 'doubtfullest' is derived from the base word 'doubt,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'dubitare,' meaning to hesitate or to be uncertain. Over time, the concept of doubt has evolved in the English language, and the formation of comparative and superlative forms has led to the creation of 'doubtfullest.' While 'doubt' itself entered the English language in the 14th century, 'doubtfullest' represents a less common derivation that emphasizes the extreme degree of doubt, possibly influenced by similar patterns in English adjective forms. Its use is often limited to more formal contexts, reflecting an elevated level of skepticism or uncertainty in discourse.