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Good-natured question showing self-doubt (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amiable

'good-natured' is the definition.
('amiable' can be similar in meaning to 'good-natured')

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for amiable that I've seen before include "'Friendly, pleasant and good-tempered (7)'" , "Friendly and good-natured (7)" , "'Affable, genial (7)'" , "Lovable, friendly" , "Charming" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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