English–Japanese

“doubtful” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiutagawashii

Example

彼が来るかは疑わしいです。kare ga ku ru ka wa utaga wa shi i de su

It is doubtful whether he will come.

Illustration for 疑わしい (doubtful)

How to say “doubtful” in Japanese

“Doubtful” in Japanese is 疑わしい (utagawashii).

Presents a person, claim, or future event as lacking enough certainty to be accepted without doubt.

Full entry for 疑わしい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 疑わしい

その情報の正確さは疑わしいです。so no jō hō no sei kaku sa wa utaga wa shi i de su

The accuracy of that information is doubtful.

Tips for using 疑わしい

  • In English, doubtful can describe a person's uncertain opinion, whereas 疑わしい (utagawashii) commonly describes something that appears questionable from the available information.

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