doubtfulaid
nounUK /ˈdaʊtfəl eɪd/
US /ˈdaʊtfəl eɪd/
Help that you are not sure you can trust.
The broken flashlight was a doubtful aid in the dark cave.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who offers help but seems unsure or unwilling.
He was a doubtful aid, standing at the door instead of helping us carry boxes.
3. A tool or device that may not work well when you need it.
The old map was a doubtful aid on our hike.
4. Support that comes with conditions or doubt attached.
Her doubtful aid made the team nervous about the project.