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

Grant Holmes pitched two innings on Thursday, putting his availability in doubt. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

When in doubt, New York City and its many overlapping scenes, dives, and clubs are never a bad option. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

When in doubt, lean towards slightly underbaking these cookies rather than overbaking them. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Complicating matters is the ankle injury to Phillies and former Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez, which has left his status in doubt for this weekend. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in doubt

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