Doubtful and Outright

Doubtful

Doubtful adjective - Not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Outright is an antonym for doubtful.

Outright

Outright adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.
Usage example: that's an outright lie!

Doubtful is an antonym for outright.

Both words in one sentence

  • Each plan has exactly one person who is completely behind it...and beyond that it gets very fuzzy, with most of the other characters either being doubtful of any of the plans' chances or outright apathetic to the whole thing.
  • Some characters have been known to outright commit suicide in the Coliseum, and even if they don't take it quite that far, it's doubtful they'll actually make competent use of the Game Breaker setups you give them.
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