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   doubt

   /daʊt/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction: "some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account" Similar uncertaintylack of certaintyunsurenessindecisionhesitationhesitancydubiousnesssuspicionconfusionquestion markqueriesquestionsrare:dubietyincertitudeindecisionhesitationdiffidenceuncertaintyinsecurityinhibitionuneaseuneasinessapprehensionhesitancywaveringvacillationirresolutionlack of convictiondemurralscepticismdistrustmistrustlack of trustdoubtfulnesssuspicioncynicismdisbeliefincredulityunbeliefmisbelieflack of confidence/convictionuneasinessapprehensionwarinesscharinessquestioningreservationsmisgivingssuspicionsqualmsinformal:leerinessformal:dubietyOpposite certaintyconvictionconfidencetrust

   verb

   • 1. feel uncertain about: "I doubt my ability to do the job"
   • ▪ question the truth or fact of (something): "who can doubt the value and necessity of these services?" Similar think something unlikelyhave (one's) doubts aboutquestionquerybe dubiouslack convictionhave reservations aboutOpposite be confident
   • ▪ disbelieve or lack faith in (someone): "I have no reason to doubt him" Similar disbelievedistrustmistrustsuspectlack confidence inhave doubts aboutbe suspicious ofhave suspicions abouthave misgivings aboutfeel uneasy aboutfeel apprehensive aboutcall into questioncast doubt onqueryquestionchallengedisputehave reservations aboutarchaic:misdoubtOpposite trust
   • ▪ feel uncertain, especially about one's religious beliefs. Similar be undecidedhave doubtsbe irresolutebe hesitantbe tentativebe ambivalentbe dividedbe doubtfulbe unsurebe uncertainbe in two mindshesitateshilly-shallywaverfaltervacillateditherdemurinformal:sit on the fenceOpposite believe
   • 2. fear; be afraid: archaic "I doubt not any ones contradicting this Journal"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French doute (noun), douter (verb), from Latin dubitare ‘hesitate’, from dubius ‘doubtful’ (see dubious).

   Derivatives

   • 1. doubtable adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › doubtfulnessDOUBTFULNESS - 72 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Jun 12, 2024 · noun. These are words and phrases related to doubtfulness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. MISGIVING. Synonyms. misgiving. anxiety. fear. doubt. mental reservations. apprehension. foreboding. presentiment. lack of confidence. worry. suspicion. disquiet. qualm. skepticism. uncertainty. dread. alarm. mistrust. dubiousness.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › doubtingDoubting - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Dictionary. Vocabulary Lists. VocabTrainer™. Word Finder. doubting. Other forms: doubtingly. Definitions of doubting. adjective. marked by or given to doubt. synonyms: questioning, sceptical, skeptical. distrustful. having or showing distrust. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Doubting."

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   Jun 3, 2024 · In English, a single word often has multiple synonyms, each with subtle nuances that can convey the severity, complexity, or nature of a problem more precisely. Choosing the right synonym for ‘problem’ depends on the context in which you’re using it, whether it’s in academic writing, everyday conversation, or business communication.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › in doubtIn doubt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 18, 2024 · The meaning of IN DOUBT is in a state of being uncertain or unsure. How to use in doubt in a sentence.

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   2 days ago · Search the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus for millions of synonyms, similar words, and antonyms. Our unique ranking system helps you find the right word fast and expand your English vocabulary.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurusCollins Thesaurus | Synonyms, Antonyms and Definitions

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   2 days ago · Collins English Thesaurus. A comprehensive, trustworthy and easy-to-use online resource, Collins English Thesaurus has been researched and written by experienced lexicographers from across the globe and reflects all varieties of world English.

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   3 days ago · And with this year’s race pitting 81-year-old Biden against 78-year-old Trump, 73 doesn’t seem so old anymore. Reagan is also remembered for using a light touch to neutralize criticisms from Democratic President Jimmy Carter in a 1980 debate. When Carter accused him of wanting to cut Medicare, Reagan scolded, “There you go again.”.