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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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
When in doubt, come on a Sunday for the chef’s tasting menu, a rotating prix fixe.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
AirEssentials Crewneck When in doubt, the AirEssentials Crewneck has your back when braving chilly airplane cabins, having a lazy day at home, or taking on the coldest seasons in style.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
The Oversized Cable-Knit Dress With Knee-High Boots When in doubt, go the cozy route!
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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