in doubt

in doubt

Uncertain; not concrete or definitive. If you keep missing meetings, your future with this company will be in doubt. Your students' arguments must be held in doubt until they are supported by evidence from the text. No, Bill's truthfulness was never in doubt. I mean, what motivation does he have to lie to us?

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in ˈdoubt

not certain: The future of the company is still in doubt. ♢ If in doubt, call for an ambulance.

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