evaluated doubtfully
[ɪˈvæljueɪtɪd ˈdaʊtfəli]
verb phrase
avaliado duvidosamente
1. assessed or judged with uncertainty, hesitation, or lack of confidence about the accuracy or validity of the assessment
The committee evaluated the proposal doubtfully, unsure whether it would meet the required standards.
O comitê avaliou a proposta duvidosamente, incerto se atenderia aos padrões necessários.
2. examined or appraised while expressing skepticism or reservations about the subject being evaluated
The manager evaluated the candidate's qualifications doubtfully, noting several inconsistencies in the resume.
O gerente avaliou as qualificações do candidato duvidosamente, observando várias inconsistências no currículo.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, professional, and institutional contexts in both Brazil and the USA when assessments are made with uncertainty. In Brazilian business culture, expressing doubt about evaluations is often seen as a sign of careful consideration rather than indecision.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →