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Definition of doubtable

doubtable

/ˈdaʊtəbəl/
doubt · a · ble
Adverb:doubtably
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doubtable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of being doubted; open to question, uncertainty, or skepticism.

Example

"The historian noted that several claims in the ancient chronicle remained highly doubtable without corroborating archaeological evidence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'doubtable' literally means 'capable of being doubted,' in modern English it is largely superseded by 'doubtful' or 'questionable,' though its antonym 'indubitable' remains common in formal prose.

• Rhymes for doubtable

• Nearby Words

doubloon
doubly
doubt
doubtable
doubter
doubtful
doubtfully

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English doutable, borrowed from Old French, from douter ('to doubt, fear'), ultimately from Latin dubitare ('to waver in opinion, hesitate').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doubtable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doubtable
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