Mapagduda (en. Doubtful)

/ma.paɡˈdu.da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
having doubts or uncertainty.
His doubtful attitude caused tension in the group.
Ang kanyang mapagduda na saloobin ay nagdulot ng tensyon sa grupo.
uncertain or has caused doubts.
His answer to the question became doubtful.
Naging mapagduda ang kanyang sagot sa tanong.

Etymology

from the root word 'doubt'

Common Phrases and Expressions

doubtful situation
a situation where there are doubts.
mapagdududang sitwasyon

Related Words

doubt
the state of uncertainty or lack of trust.
duda
certainty
the state of being certain or sure.
katiyakan

Slang Meanings

always thinking the worst
Karen is so suspicious; no matter what I do, she doesn't believe me.
Sobrang mapagduda si Karen, kahit anong gawin ko, di siya naniniwala sa akin.
restless mind
It's like I'm doing something wrong, but I’m not. She's just so suspicious.
Parang may ginagawa akong masama, pero wala naman. Mapagduda kasi siya.
very skeptical
No matter what evidence you show, she remains suspicious.
Kahit anong ipakita mong ebidensya, mapagduda parin siya.