in doubt
idiom
: 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.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
In the past seven days, as noted in tonight’s cold open with a slur against gay men, there was also the adding of the former Apprentice host’s name to the Kennedy Center, though the legality of the addition is in doubt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
Classic French When in doubt, turn to the French manicure.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Lola Blanket When in doubt, the gift of coziness is always appreciated, and the Lola Blanket delivers in the chicest way possible.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
In the past seven days, as noted in tonight’s cold open with a slur against gay men, there was also the adding of the former Apprentice host’s name to the Kennedy Center, though the legality of the addition is in doubt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
Classic French When in doubt, turn to the French manicure.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Lola Blanket When in doubt, the gift of coziness is always appreciated, and the Lola Blanket delivers in the chicest way possible.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in doubt
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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