in doubt

phrase

: in a state of being uncertain or unsure

The outcome was in doubt until the final seconds of the game.

The future of the company remains very much in doubt.

When/if in doubt, please contact us with your questions.

Examples of in doubt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And yet 20 years ago, the haka’s future was in doubt — assailed by protests from rival teams that New Zealand gained an unfair advantage from performing it as the final action before kick-off in a Test match. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Bryce Elder got surgery to remove bone fragments in his right knee and will sit for at least three or four weeks, putting his postseason presence in doubt. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The game was never in doubt as the Tigers had their way with the FCS foe. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Whether Wright or a couple other players who spent part of this offseason with NFL clubs — defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and defensive back Blake Cotton —- ever suit up for LSU remains in doubt because of litigation. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in doubt

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout