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doubt

(daʊt)

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense doubts, present participle doubting, past tense, past participle doubted

1. variable noun [NOUN that]

If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible. If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true.

This raises doubts about the point of advertising. [+ about/as to]

I had my doubts when she started, but she's getting really good.

They were troubled and full of doubt.

There can be little doubt that he will offend again.

Local inhabitants haven't the slightest doubt as to who is the rightful owner. [+ about/as to]

Synonyms: uncertainty, confusion, hesitation, dilemma More Synonyms of doubt

2. verb

If you doubt whether something is true or possible, you believe that it is probably not true or possible.

Others doubted whether that would happen. [V if]

He doubted if he would learn anything new from Marie. [V if]

She doubted that the accident could have been avoided. [VERB that]

3. verb

If you doubt something, you believe that it might not be true or genuine.

No one doubted his ability. [VERB noun]

Nobody that I spoke to doubted his sincerity as a politician. [VERB noun]

4. verb

If you doubt someone or doubt their word, you think that they may not be telling the truth.

No one directly involved with the case doubted him. [VERB noun]

I still have no reason to doubt his word. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: disbelieve, question, challenge, suspect More Synonyms of doubt

See beyond doubt

See in doubt

See I doubt it

See in doubt

See no doubt

10.

See no doubt

11.

See without (a) doubt

12. the benefit of the doubt

13. a shadow of a doubt

More Synonyms of doubt

doubt in British English

(daʊt)

noun

uncertainty about the truth, fact, or existence of something (esp in the phrases in doubt, without doubt, beyond a shadow of doubt, etc)

2. (often plural)

lack of belief in or conviction about something

all her doubts about the project disappeared

an unresolved difficulty, point, etc

4. philosophy

the methodical device, esp in the philosophy of Descartes, of identifying certain knowledge as the residue after rejecting any proposition which might, however improbably, be false

5. obsolete

fear

6. give someone the benefit of the doubt

7. no doubt

verb

8. (tr; may take a clause as object)

to be inclined to disbelieve

I doubt we are late

9. (transitive)

to distrust or be suspicious of

he doubted their motives

10. (intransitive)

to feel uncertainty or be undecided

11. (tr; may take a clause as object) Scottish

to be inclined to believe

12. (transitive) archaic

to fear

13. I wouldn't doubt someone

▶ USAGE Where a clause follows doubt in a positive sentence, it was formerly considered correct to use whether (I doubt whether he will come ), but now if and that are also acceptable. In negative statements, doubt is followed by that: I do not doubt that he is telling the truth. In such sentences, but (I do not doubt but that he is telling the truth) is redundant

Derived forms

doubtable (ˈdoubtable)

adjective

doubtably (ˈdoubtably)

adverb

doubter (ˈdoubter)

noun

doubtingly (ˈdoubtingly)

adverb

Word origin

C13: from Old French douter, from Latin dubitāre

doubt in American English

(daʊt)

verb intransitive

to be uncertain in opinion or belief; be undecided

to be inclined to disbelief

3. Archaic

to hesitate

verb transitive

to be uncertain about; question; feel distrust of

to be inclined to disbelieve; be skeptical of

6. Archaic

to be fearful or suspicious of

noun

a wavering of opinion or belief; lack of conviction; uncertainty

lack of trust or confidence

a condition of uncertainty

the outcome was in doubt

an unsettled point or matter; difficulty

10. Obsolete

apprehension or fear

SIMILAR WORDS: unˈcertainty

Idioms:

beyond doubt

no doubt

Derived forms

doubtable (ˈdoubtable)

adjective

doubter (ˈdoubter)

noun

doubtingly (ˈdoubtingly)

adverb

Word origin

ME douten < OFr douter < L dubitare, to waver in opinion < dubius, dubious; -b- reintroduced, after L, in 16th c.

More idioms containing
doubt

give someone the benefit of the doubt

COBUILD Collocations
doubt

dispel doubts

harbour doubt

lingering doubt

nagging doubts

niggling doubt

raise doubts

sow doubt

the slightest doubt

voice doubts

1 (noun) in the sense of uncertainty

Definition

uncertainty about the truth, facts, or existence of something

They were troubled and full of doubt.

Synonyms

uncertainty

The magazine ignores all the uncertainties students currently face.

confusion

hesitation

After some hesitation, he answered her question.

dilemma

scepticism

misgiving

She had some misgivings about what she was about to do.

suspense

a writer who holds the suspense throughout her tale

indecision

After months of indecision, they gave the go-ahead on Monday.

bewilderment

lack of confidence

hesitancy

A trace of hesitancy showed in Dr Stockton's eyes.

perplexity

vacillation

lack of conviction

irresolution

dubiety

Opposites

confidence

belief

conviction

certainty

2 (noun) in the sense of suspicion

Definition

uncertainty about the truth, facts, or existence of something

Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.

Synonyms

suspicion

Our culture harbours deep suspicions of big-time industry.

scepticism

The report has inevitably been greeted with scepticism.

distrust

an atmosphere of distrust

questioning

fear

His fear might be groundless.

reservations

cynicism

This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade.

disbelief

She looked at him in disbelief.

apprehension

It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.

mistrust

There was mutual mistrust between the two men.

misgivings

disquiet

qualms

incredulity

The announcement has been met with incredulity.

lack of faith

misbelief

Opposites

trust

confidence

belief

3 (noun) in the sense of difficulty

Definition

an unresolved difficulty or point

There is some doubt whether it will be any more effective.

Synonyms

difficulty

The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme.

problem

the economic problems of the inner city

confusion

Omissions in my recent article may have caused some confusion.

dilemma

ambiguity (informal)

the ambiguities of language

quandary

The anonymous letter creates a quandary for the judge.

perplexity

My chief perplexity was how to interpret the words.

1 (verb) in the sense of be uncertain

They doubted whether that could happen.

Synonyms

be uncertain

question

query

No one queried my decision.

be sceptical

have reservations about

be dubious

2 (verb) in the sense of waver

Stop doubting and start loving.

Synonyms

waver

Some military commanders wavered over whether to support the coup.

hesitate

She hesitated, debating whether to answer the phone.

vacillate

She is vacillating over whether or not to marry him.

sway

fluctuate

Body temperatures can fluctuate when you are ill.

dither mainly British)

We're still dithering over whether to go away on holiday next week.

haver

oscillate

The needle indicating volume was oscillating wildly.

chop and change

blow hot and cold (informal)

I blew hot and cold as I weighed up the pros and cons.

keep changing your mind

shillyshally (informal)

be irresolute or indecisive

swither (Scottish)

3 (verb) in the sense of disbelieve

Definition

to distrust or be suspicious of

I have no reason to doubt his word.

Synonyms

disbelieve

There is no reason to disbelieve his account of the events.

question

It never occurs to them to question the doctor's decisions.

challenge

suspect

You don't really think he suspects you, do you?

dispute

He disputed the allegations.

query

distrust

I don't have any reason to distrust them.

mistrust

I mistrust all journalists.

cast doubt on

have doubts about

lack confidence in

have misgivings about

misgive

Opposites

believe

trust

buy (slang)

swallow (informal)

take on board

have faith in

phrases

See in doubt

See no doubt

Usage note

In affirmative sentences, whether was in the past the only word considered acceptable for linking the verb doubt to a following clause, for example I doubt whether he will come. Nowadays, doubt if and doubt that are both considered acceptable alternatives to doubt whether. In negative sentences, use that after doubt, for example I don't doubt that he is telling the truth. The old-fashioned form not doubt but that, as in I do not doubt but that he is telling the truth, is now rarely used and sounds very stiff and formal.

Quotations

There lives more faith in honest doubt,
Believe me, than in half the creeds [Alfred Tennyson – In Memoriam A.H.H.]I show you doubt, to prove that faith exists [Robert Browning – Balaustion's Adventure]If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties [Francis Bacon – The Advancement of Learning]Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubt [Cardinal Newman – Apologia pro Vita Sua]Our doubts are traitors
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt [William Shakespeare – Measure for Measure]Doubt of the reality of love ends by making us doubt everything [Henri Frédéric Amiel – Journal]

单词	doubt
释义	Trends of doubt View usage for: doubt (daʊt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense doubts, present participle doubting, past tense, past participle doubted 1. variable noun [NOUN that] If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible. If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. This raises doubts about the point of advertising. [+ about/as to] I had my doubts when she started, but she's getting really good. They were troubled and full of doubt. There can be little doubt that he will offend again. Local inhabitants haven't the slightest doubt as to who is the rightful owner. [+ about/as to] Synonyms: uncertainty, confusion, hesitation, dilemma More Synonyms of doubt 2. verb If you doubt whether something is true or possible, you believe that it is probably not true or possible. Others doubted whether that would happen. [V if] He doubted if he would learn anything new from Marie. [V if] She doubted that the accident could have been avoided. [VERB that] 3. verb If you doubt something, you believe that it might not be true or genuine. No one doubted his ability. [VERB noun] Nobody that I spoke to doubted his sincerity as a politician. [VERB noun] 4. verb If you doubt someone or doubt their word, you think that they may not be telling the truth. No one directly involved with the case doubted him. [VERB noun] I still have no reason to doubt his word. [VERB noun] Synonyms: disbelieve, question, challenge, suspect More Synonyms of doubt 5. See beyond doubt 6. See in doubt 7. See I doubt it 8. See in doubt 9. See no doubt 10. See no doubt 11. See without (a) doubt 12. the benefit of the doubt 13. a shadow of a doubt More Synonyms of doubt doubt in British English (daʊt) noun 1. uncertainty about the truth, fact, or existence of something (esp in the phrases in doubt, without doubt, beyond a shadow of doubt, etc) 2. (often plural) lack of belief in or conviction about something all her doubts about the project disappeared 3. an unresolved difficulty, point, etc 4. philosophy the methodical device, esp in the philosophy of Descartes, of identifying certain knowledge as the residue after rejecting any proposition which might, however improbably, be false 5. obsolete fear 6. give someone the benefit of the doubt 7. no doubt verb 8. (tr; may take a clause as object) to be inclined to disbelieve I doubt we are late 9. (transitive) to distrust or be suspicious of he doubted their motives 10. (intransitive) to feel uncertainty or be undecided 11. (tr; may take a clause as object) Scottish to be inclined to believe 12. (transitive) archaic to fear 13. I wouldn't doubt someone ▶ USAGE Where a clause follows doubt in a positive sentence, it was formerly considered correct to use whether (I doubt whether he will come ), but now if and that are also acceptable. In negative statements, doubt is followed by that: I do not doubt that he is telling the truth. In such sentences, but (I do not doubt but that he is telling the truth) is redundant Derived forms doubtable (ˈdoubtable) adjective doubtably (ˈdoubtably) adverb doubter (ˈdoubter) noun doubtingly (ˈdoubtingly) adverb Word origin C13: from Old French douter, from Latin dubitāre doubt in American English (daʊt) verb intransitive 1. to be uncertain in opinion or belief; be undecided 2. to be inclined to disbelief 3. Archaic to hesitate verb transitive 4. to be uncertain about; question; feel distrust of 5. to be inclined to disbelieve; be skeptical of 6. Archaic to be fearful or suspicious of noun 7. a. a wavering of opinion or belief; lack of conviction; uncertainty b. lack of trust or confidence 8. a condition of uncertainty the outcome was in doubt 9. an unsettled point or matter; difficulty 10. Obsolete apprehension or fear SIMILAR WORDS: unˈcertainty Idioms: beyond doubt no doubt Derived forms doubtable (ˈdoubtable) adjective doubter (ˈdoubter) noun doubtingly (ˈdoubtingly) adverb Word origin ME douten < OFr douter < L dubitare, to waver in opinion < dubius, dubious; -b- reintroduced, after L, in 16th c. More idioms containing doubt give someone the benefit of the doubt COBUILD Collocations doubt dispel doubts harbour doubt lingering doubt nagging doubts niggling doubt raise doubts sow doubt the slightest doubt voice doubts Examples of 'doubt' in a sentence doubt There was little doubt about whose side the public were on. The Sun (2017) You and your partner discuss doubts but then feel a real connection. The Sun (2016) Honey has absolutely no doubt about her potential. The Sun (2016) No one doubts that the work needs to be done. Times, Sunday Times (2017) But the threshold to prove these cases beyond any reasonable doubt is very high. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The same is no doubt true across many fields. Times, Sunday Times (2017) There is little doubt that the party will unite behind the winner. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The doubts are not good. The Sun (2016) The court said that the offence would not constitute a criminal record, but the verdict raised doubts about her ability to remain in her post. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Belief, like doubt, can be contagious. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We have no doubt about our case. The Sun (2009) That he will raise himself again is beyond doubt. Times, Sunday Times (2012) She seems in little doubt that the answer would be no. Times, Sunday Times (2010) So what does he do when he begins to doubt his own ability? Times, Sunday Times (2011) There is no doubting his conviction or underlying humanity. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Long-term partners let the doubts go and feel lucky to have each other. The Sun (2013) To fail to complete the quick cryptic removes all possible doubt. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Yet no one doubts that we need new treatments. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There are good reasons for doubting how effective these actions will be. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Without a doubt something strange has gone on. The Sun (2009) Their existence threw doubt on the entire concept. Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990) There is no doubt about who is buying. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is beyond doubt that there is a problem with red tape. Times, Sunday Times (2006) No doubt that was true for many decades. The Times Literary Supplement (2008) There were certainly doubts about the case against him at the time. Times, Sunday Times (2010) For about the necessity for a religion there was little or no doubt. Michael Burleigh Earthly Powers: Religion and Politics in Europe from the Enlightenment to the GreatWar (2005) How will she feel about him doubting their relationship? The Sun (2016) There was no possible shadow of doubt about this. Times, Sunday Times (2009) His subsequent report threw doubt on the conviction of all ten and led to the cases being reviewed. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Are we courageous enough to allow the young people in our lives and church to wrestle with doubt and difficulty? Christianity Today (2000) But then the doubts come again. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They can leave the person feeling anxious, disgusted and full of doubt. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You're encouraged to overcome either doubts or beliefs that certain pursuits are boring. Times, Sunday Times (2012) If there are few doubts over his ability, there have been many concerning his character. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But it is no longer the salient quality of the story, which is full of doubt and grief. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Quotations There lives more faith in honest doubt, Believe me, than in half the creedsAlfred TennysonIn Memoriam A.H.H. I show you doubt, to prove that faith existsRobert BrowningBalaustion's Adventure If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certaintiesFrancis BaconThe Advancement of Learning Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubtCardinal NewmanApologia pro Vita Sua Our doubts are traitors And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attemptWilliam ShakespeareMeasure for Measure Doubt of the reality of love ends by making us doubt everythingHenri Frédéric AmielJournal In other languages doubt British English: doubt /daʊt/ NOUN If you feel doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it. This raises doubts about the point of advertising. American English: doubt Arabic: شَكّ Brazilian Portuguese: dúvida Chinese: 怀疑 Croatian: sumnja Czech: pochybnost Danish: tvivl Dutch: twijfel European Spanish: duda Finnish: epäily French: doute German: Zweifel Greek: αμφιβολία Italian: dubbio Japanese: 疑い Korean: 의심 Norwegian: tvil Polish: wątpliwość European Portuguese: dúvida Romanian: îndoiala Russian: сомнение Latin American Spanish: duda Swedish: tvivel Thai: ความสงสัย Turkish: kuşku Ukrainian: сумнів Vietnamese: sự nghi ngờ British English: doubt /daʊt/ VERB If you doubt something, or if you doubt whether something is true or possible, you believe that it is probably not true, genuine, or possible. No one doubted his ability. American English: doubt Arabic: يَرْتاَبُ Brazilian Portuguese: duvidar Chinese: 疑惑 Croatian: sumnjati Czech: pochybovat Danish: tvivle Dutch: twijfelen European Spanish: dudar Finnish: epäillä ei uskoa johonkin French: douter German: zweifeln Greek: αμφιβάλω Italian: dubitare Japanese: 疑う Korean: 의심하다 Norwegian: tvile Polish: zwątpić European Portuguese: duvidar Romanian: a se îndoi Russian: сомневаться Latin American Spanish: dudar Swedish: tvivla Thai: สงสัย Turkish: kuşku duymak Ukrainian: сумніватися Vietnamese: nghi ngờ All related terms of 'doubt' in doubt If you are in doubt about something, you feel unsure or uncertain about it. no doubt You use no doubt to emphasize that something seems certain or very likely to you. sow doubt If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible . If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. self-doubt Self-doubt is a lack of confidence in yourself and your abilities. beyond doubt You say that something is beyond doubt or beyond reasonable doubt when you are certain that it is true and it cannot be contradicted or disproved . harbour doubt If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible . If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. I doubt it You say I doubt it as a response to a question or statement about something that you think is untrue or unlikely . lingering doubt If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible . If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. niggling doubt If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible . If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. reasonable doubt a degree of uncertainty for which a reason can be given without (a) doubt If you say that something is true without doubt or without a doubt , you are emphasizing that it is definitely true. the slightest doubt If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible . If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true. benefit of the doubt a favorable opinion or judgment adopted despite uncertainty beyond reasonable doubt if something is proved beyond reasonable doubt , it is legally accepted as being true I wouldn't doubt someone I would expect nothing else from someone the benefit of the doubt If you give someone the benefit of the doubt , you treat them as if they are telling the truth or as if they have behaved properly, even though you are not sure that this is the case . a shadow of a doubt a shadow of doubt If you say that something is true without a shadow of a doubt or without a shadow of doubt , you are emphasizing that there is no doubt at all that it is true. give someone the benefit of the doubt to decide to believe that what someone is saying or doing is honest and right, even though it is possible that they are not telling the truth or that they are doing something wrong Chinese translation of 'doubt' doubt (daut) n (c/u) (= uncertainty) 怀(懷)疑 (huáiyí) (种(種), zhǒng) vt (= disbelieve) [person] 怀(懷)疑 (huáiyí) [person's word] 不信 (bù xìn) (= mistrust, suspect) 怀(懷)疑 (huáiyí) without (a) doubt 无(無)疑地 (wúyí de) to be in doubt 不确(確)定 (bù quèdìng) beyond doubt 毫无(無)疑问(問)地 (háo wú yíwèn de) no doubt 无(無)疑地 (wúyí de) to doubt if or whether ... 拿不准(準)是否 ... (ná bù zhǔn shìfǒu ... ) I doubt it (very much) 我(很)怀(懷)疑 (wǒ (hěn) huáiyí) I don't doubt that ... 我毫不怀(懷)疑 ... (wǒ háo bù huáiyí ... ) All related terms of 'doubt' no doubt 无(無)疑地 wúyí de beyond doubt 毫无(無)疑问(問) háowú yíwèn to be in doubt 不确(確)定 bù quèdìng I don't doubt that ... 我毫不怀(懷)疑 ... wǒ háo bù huáiyí ... to cast doubt on sth 对(對)某事产(產)生怀(懷)疑 duì mǒushì chǎnshēng huáiyí to doubt if or whether ... 拿不准(準)是否 ... ná bù zhǔn shìfǒu ... to give sb the benefit of the doubt 在证(證)据(據)不足的情况(況)下，假定某人无(無)辜 zài zhèngjù bùzú de qíngkuàng xià, jiǎdìng mǒurén wúgū I doubt it (very much) 我(很)怀(懷)疑 wǒ (hěn) huáiyí without (a) doubt 无(無)疑地 wúyí de without or beyond a shadow of (a) doubt 毫无(無)疑问(問) háo wú yíwèn 1 (noun) in the sense of uncertainty Definition uncertainty about the truth, facts, or existence of something They were troubled and full of doubt. Synonyms uncertainty The magazine ignores all the uncertainties students currently face. confusion hesitation After some hesitation, he answered her question. dilemma scepticism misgiving She had some misgivings about what she was about to do. suspense a writer who holds the suspense throughout her tale indecision After months of indecision, they gave the go-ahead on Monday. bewilderment lack of confidence hesitancy A trace of hesitancy showed in Dr Stockton's eyes. perplexity vacillation lack of conviction irresolution dubiety Opposites confidence , belief , conviction , certainty 2 (noun) in the sense of suspicion Definition uncertainty about the truth, facts, or existence of something Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. Synonyms suspicion Our culture harbours deep suspicions of big-time industry. scepticism The report has inevitably been greeted with scepticism. distrust an atmosphere of distrust questioning fear His fear might be groundless. reservations cynicism This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade. disbelief She looked at him in disbelief. apprehension It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future. mistrust There was mutual mistrust between the two men. misgivings disquiet qualms incredulity The announcement has been met with incredulity. lack of faith misbelief Opposites trust , confidence , belief 3 (noun) in the sense of difficulty Definition an unresolved difficulty or point There is some doubt whether it will be any more effective. Synonyms difficulty The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme. problem the economic problems of the inner city confusion Omissions in my recent article may have caused some confusion. dilemma ambiguity (informal) the ambiguities of language quandary The anonymous letter creates a quandary for the judge. perplexity My chief perplexity was how to interpret the words. 1 (verb) in the sense of be uncertain They doubted whether that could happen. Synonyms be uncertain question query No one queried my decision. be sceptical have reservations about be dubious 2 (verb) in the sense of waver Stop doubting and start loving. Synonyms waver Some military commanders wavered over whether to support the coup. hesitate She hesitated, debating whether to answer the phone. vacillate She is vacillating over whether or not to marry him. sway fluctuate Body temperatures can fluctuate when you are ill. dither mainly British) We're still dithering over whether to go away on holiday next week. haver oscillate The needle indicating volume was oscillating wildly. chop and change blow hot and cold (informal) I blew hot and cold as I weighed up the pros and cons. keep changing your mind shillyshally (informal) be irresolute or indecisive swither (Scottish) 3 (verb) in the sense of disbelieve Definition to distrust or be suspicious of I have no reason to doubt his word. Synonyms disbelieve There is no reason to disbelieve his account of the events. question It never occurs to them to question the doctor's decisions. challenge suspect You don't really think he suspects you, do you? dispute He disputed the allegations. query distrust I don't have any reason to distrust them. mistrust I mistrust all journalists. cast doubt on have doubts about lack confidence in have misgivings about misgive Opposites believe , accept , trust , buy (slang) , swallow (informal) , take on board , have faith in phrases See in doubt See no doubt Usage note In affirmative sentences, whether was in the past the only word considered acceptable for linking the verb doubt to a following clause, for example I doubt whether he will come. Nowadays, doubt if and doubt that are both considered acceptable alternatives to doubt whether. In negative sentences, use that after doubt, for example I don't doubt that he is telling the truth. The old-fashioned form not doubt but that, as in I do not doubt but that he is telling the truth, is now rarely used and sounds very stiff and formal. Quotations There lives more faith in honest doubt, Believe me, than in half the creeds [Alfred Tennyson – In Memoriam A.H.H.]I show you doubt, to prove that faith exists [Robert Browning – Balaustion's Adventure]If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties [Francis Bacon – The Advancement of Learning]Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubt [Cardinal Newman – Apologia pro Vita Sua]Our doubts are traitors And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt [William Shakespeare – Measure for Measure]Doubt of the reality of love ends by making us doubt everything [Henri Frédéric Amiel – Journal] Additional synonyms in the sense of ambiguity Definition the possibility of interpreting an expression in more than one way the ambiguities of language Synonyms vagueness, doubt, puzzle, uncertainty, obscurity, enigma, equivocation, inconclusiveness, indefiniteness, dubiety, dubiousness, tergiversation, indeterminateness, equivocality, doubtfulness, equivocacy in the sense of apprehension Definition anxiety or dread It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future. Synonyms anxiety, concern, fear, worry, doubt, alarm, suspicion, dread, unease, mistrust, misgiving, disquiet, premonition, trepidation (formal), foreboding, uneasiness, pins and needles, apprehensiveness in the sense of blow hot and cold I blew hot and cold as I weighed up the pros and cons. Synonyms dither, vacillate, hesitate, waver, be unsure, be undecided, hum and haw (British, informal), shilly-shally, swither (Scottish, dialect) Synonyms of 'doubt' doubt Explore 'doubt' in the dictionary
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