Expressions Of Doubt

adjective feeling uncertain about something; not confident

• It is doubtful that the experiment results will be replicated in future studies.
• I highly doubt that she will show up to the party tonight.
• I ain't buying it, that story sounds too doubtful to me.
• His promises were as doubtful as a mirage in the desert.

adjective reluctant or unwilling to act

adverb in a hesitant manner

• She was hesitant to make a decision without consulting the rest of the team.
• He seemed a bit hesitant about trying the new restaurant in town.
• I could tell she was feeling hesitant about going to the party.
• The artist was hesitant to reveal his latest masterpiece to the public.

noun a temporary pause or delay in action

• She spoke with hesitation as she carefully chose her words.
• He hesitated before answering the question.
• I ain't got no hesitation when it comes to making decisions.
• His hesitation was like a roadblock in the path to success.

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being, such as 'should be'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'lucky'

adverb a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, such as 'so' which modifies 'lucky'

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, such as 'I' which refers to the speaker

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation, such as 'oh' in 'oh my!'

• I should be so lucky to have the opportunity to work with such a prestigious company.
• You should be so lucky to win the lottery!
• I should be so lucky to have a job that pays me to travel the world.
• You should be so lucky to have a friend as loyal as mine.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action

• It is highly unlikely that the project will be completed on time, it will be done when pigs fly.
• You think I'll lend you my car? Sure, when pigs fly!
• As if I'll believe that story, when pigs fly!
• I'll start enjoying running when pigs fly, it's just not my thing.

noun good

adjective fat

• Despite his efforts, the new policy did not seem to do a lot of good in improving employee morale.
• I told him to try using a different approach, but I doubt it will do a fat lot of good.
• She thought buying an expensive gift would make up for her mistake, but it didn't do a damn lot of good.
• Trying to change his mind is like talking to a brick wall - it won't do a fat lot of good.