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.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
When in doubt on something as tough to read as the Michigan opening, staying away or taking a flier at a tempting price are the two best options.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
As of now, consider it in doubt.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025
When in doubt, go the super cozy winter beanie route with this $6 option from Old Navy.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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