in doubt
Adjective
Meaning
in doubt (comparative more in doubt, superlative most in doubt)
uncertain, unclear, unsure
The future of the company is in doubt now that the founder has died.
Next year's tournament is even more in doubt since the virus outbreak.
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Examples
When in doubt tell the truth.
A conservative is someone who makes no changes and consults his grandmother when in doubt.
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
When in doubt of what is right, consult your pillow overnight.
When in doubt who will win, be neutral.
"Where there is doubt, there is freedom." legal, meaning when in doubt the prisoner has to be freed.