doubt

1 of 2

verb

ˈdau̇t

doubted; doubting; doubts

transitive verb

: to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about

He doubts everyone's word.

: to lack confidence in : distrust

… find myself doubting him even when I know that he is honest …

H. L. Mencken

: to consider unlikely

I doubt if I can go.

archaic

: fear

… I doubt I have been beguiled!

Sir Walter Scott

: suspect

intransitive verb

: to be uncertain

doubtable

ˈdau̇-tə-bəl How to pronounce doubt (audio)

adjective

doubter noun

doubtingly

ˈdau̇-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce doubt (audio)

adverb

doubt

2 of 2

noun

plural doubts

: a lack of confidence : distrust

has doubts about his abilities

: an inclination not to believe or accept

a claim met with doubt

: uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-making

: a deliberate suspension of judgment

: a state of affairs giving rise to uncertainty, hesitation, or suspense

The outcome is still in doubt.

Example Sentences

Verb I have always doubted the existence of life on other planets. No one doubts that the mission will be a success. I seriously doubt my parents will let me go. “Do you think you can come tonight?” “I doubt it.” She doubted his ability to succeed. He said he could do it, but I couldn't help doubting him. Noun I still have moments of doubt. There can be little doubt that smoking is bad for your health. I had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Pisani doesn’t doubt that her father would stay true to that promise.

Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Arians, who moved to a Bucs consultant role in March after retiring, wouldn’t doubt it.

Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Offensive coordinator Ben Kleinhans does not doubt it.

Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Investors doubt Sri Lanka will be able to make the July payment, with the bond trading well below face value at $0.54 to the dollar on Thursday.

Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2022 Economists generally doubt the participation rate will get back to its old level in the years ahead since an aging population will over time keep putting more people in retirement.

Justin Lahart, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2021 Although there is still plenty to figure out ahead of the 2022-23 season, there is no reason to doubt the Lightning’s ability to be a postseason contender.

Tyler Small, Forbes, 28 June 2022 There's reason to doubt the optimistic scenario, though.

Samuel Goldman, The Week, 11 May 2022 Still, employers are seeing fresh reason to doubt the viability of their RTO guidelines.

Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022

Noun

Executives at the company have continued to cast doubt on the election.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Expert witnesses from the state cast doubt on that assessment, saying death by either method was rapid.

Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Sosa has cast doubt on the legitimacy of those tests.

Nate Rattner, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The stalwarts No one can cast doubt on the wise lyricism, strong rhythmic interplay and hitmaking abilities of rappers Pusha T and Kodak Black.

Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Yet the bureau forged ahead, convening an August 2020 briefing for members of Congress that was designed to cast doubt on the Biden evidence.

The Editors, National Review, 31 Aug. 2022 Bolsonaro, who is behind Lula in opinion polls, has repeatedly cast doubt on the country’s electoral process and criticized in particular the use of electronic ballots – a system that has been in place in 2000.

Camilo Rocha, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Biden himself cast doubt on his Oval Office authority related to student loan debt handouts when he was asked about his plans in a 2021 CNN Town Hall.

Brianna Herlihy, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Their huge self reported volume and tiny visitor number cast doubt on the possibility that a limited audience could indeed generate that much trading activity.

Javier Paz, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

doubt 1 of 2

verb

ˈdau̇t

doubted; doubting

: to be uncertain about

I doubt he's right.

: to lack confidence in

I doubted my own judgment.

: to consider unlikely

I doubt I can go tonight.

doubt

2 of 2

noun

: a feeling of being uncertain

Their predicament filled her with doubt.

: a reason for disbelief

There can be no doubt that you have a most unusual pig.

E. B. White, Charlotte's Web

: the condition of being undecided

Our plans are now in doubt.

: a lack of trust

I have my doubts about this explanation.

doubt 1 of 2

noun

as in skepticism

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

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skepticism
suspicion
uncertainty
concern
distrust
disbelief
mistrust
misdoubt
dubiety
misgiving
incertitude
reservation
dubitation
distrustfulness
query
paranoia
incredulity
unbelief
qualm
mistrustfulness
anxiety
wariness
compunction
scruple
tremor
niggle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

trust
belief
certainty
confidence
assurance
conviction
surety
faith
certitude
sureness
credence

doubt

2 of 2

verb

as in to question

to have no trust or confidence in I doubt that you can do all that you say

Synonyms & Similar Words

question
suspect
mistrust
distrust
misdoubt
disbelieve
discredit
discount
negate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

trust
depend (on or upon)
rely (on or upon)
count (on or upon)
bank (on or upon)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of doubt are dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, and uncertainty. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.

plagued by doubts as to what to do

The synonyms dubiety and doubt are sometimes interchangeable, but dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions.

felt some dubiety about its practicality

The meanings of mistrust and doubt largely overlap; however, mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion.

had a great mistrust of doctors

The words skepticism and doubt can be used in similar contexts, but skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence.

an economic forecast greeted with skepticism

Although the words suspicion and doubt have much in common, suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone.

regarded the stranger with suspicion

In some situations, the words uncertainty and doubt are roughly equivalent. However, uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty

单词	doubt
释义	doubt 1 of 2 verb ˈdau̇t doubted; doubting; doubts transitive verb 1 : to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about He doubts everyone's word. 2 a : to lack confidence in : distrust … find myself doubting him even when I know that he is honest … H. L. Mencken b : to consider unlikely I doubt if I can go. 3 archaic a : fear … I doubt I have been beguiled! Sir Walter Scott b : suspect intransitive verb : to be uncertain doubtable ˈdau̇-tə-bəl adjective doubter noun doubtingly ˈdau̇-tiŋ-lē adverb doubt 2 of 2 noun plural doubts 1 a : a lack of confidence : distrust has doubts about his abilities b : an inclination not to believe or accept a claim met with doubt 2 a : uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-making b : a deliberate suspension of judgment 3 : a state of affairs giving rise to uncertainty, hesitation, or suspense The outcome is still in doubt. Phrases no doubt : doubtless entry 1 Synonyms Verb distrust misdoubt mistrust question suspect Noun distrust distrustfulness dubiety dubitation [archaic] incertitude misdoubt misgiving mistrust mistrustfulness query reservation skepticism suspicion uncertainty See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I have always doubted the existence of life on other planets. No one doubts that the mission will be a success. I seriously doubt my parents will let me go. “Do you think you can come tonight?” “I doubt it.” She doubted his ability to succeed. He said he could do it, but I couldn't help doubting him. Noun I still have moments of doubt. There can be little doubt that smoking is bad for your health. I had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Pisani doesn’t doubt that her father would stay true to that promise. Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Arians, who moved to a Bucs consultant role in March after retiring, wouldn’t doubt it. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Offensive coordinator Ben Kleinhans does not doubt it. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Investors doubt Sri Lanka will be able to make the July payment, with the bond trading well below face value at $0.54 to the dollar on Thursday. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2022 Economists generally doubt the participation rate will get back to its old level in the years ahead since an aging population will over time keep putting more people in retirement. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2021 Although there is still plenty to figure out ahead of the 2022-23 season, there is no reason to doubt the Lightning’s ability to be a postseason contender. Tyler Small, Forbes, 28 June 2022 There's reason to doubt the optimistic scenario, though. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 11 May 2022 Still, employers are seeing fresh reason to doubt the viability of their RTO guidelines. Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 Noun Executives at the company have continued to cast doubt on the election. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Expert witnesses from the state cast doubt on that assessment, saying death by either method was rapid. Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Sosa has cast doubt on the legitimacy of those tests. Nate Rattner, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The stalwarts No one can cast doubt on the wise lyricism, strong rhythmic interplay and hitmaking abilities of rappers Pusha T and Kodak Black. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Yet the bureau forged ahead, convening an August 2020 briefing for members of Congress that was designed to cast doubt on the Biden evidence. The Editors, National Review, 31 Aug. 2022 Bolsonaro, who is behind Lula in opinion polls, has repeatedly cast doubt on the country’s electoral process and criticized in particular the use of electronic ballots – a system that has been in place in 2000. Camilo Rocha, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Biden himself cast doubt on his Oval Office authority related to student loan debt handouts when he was asked about his plans in a 2021 CNN Town Hall. Brianna Herlihy, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Their huge self reported volume and tiny visitor number cast doubt on the possibility that a limited audience could indeed generate that much trading activity. Javier Paz, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English douten, from Anglo-French duter, douter, from Latin dubitare to be in doubt; akin to Latin dubius dubious First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing doubt a shadow of (a) doubt beyond doubt call into doubt in doubt no doubt about it no doubt no doubt in someone's mind self-doubt the benefit of the doubt without (a) doubt cast doubt on cast/throw doubt on beyond a reasonable doubt beyond a shadow of a doubt See More a shadow of (a) doubt beyond doubt call into doubt in doubt no doubt about it no doubt no doubt in someone's mind self-doubt the benefit of the doubt without (a) doubt cast doubt on cast/throw doubt on beyond a reasonable doubt beyond a shadow of a doubt See More Kids Definition doubt 1 of 2 verb ˈdau̇t doubted; doubting 1 : to be uncertain about I doubt he's right. 2 : to lack confidence in I doubted my own judgment. 3 : to consider unlikely I doubt I can go tonight. doubt 2 of 2 noun 1 : a feeling of being uncertain Their predicament filled her with doubt. 2 : a reason for disbelief There can be no doubt that you have a most unusual pig. E. B. White, Charlotte's Web 3 : the condition of being undecided Our plans are now in doubt. 4 : a lack of trust I have my doubts about this explanation. doubt 1 of 2 noun as in skepticism a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance skepticism suspicion uncertainty concern distrust disbelief mistrust misdoubt dubiety misgiving incertitude reservation dubitation distrustfulness query paranoia incredulity unbelief qualm mistrustfulness anxiety wariness compunction scruple tremor niggle Antonyms & Near Antonyms trust belief certainty confidence assurance conviction surety faith certitude sureness credence See More doubt 2 of 2 verb as in to question to have no trust or confidence in I doubt that you can do all that you say Synonyms & Similar Words question suspect mistrust distrust misdoubt disbelieve discredit discount negate Antonyms & Near Antonyms trust depend (on or upon) rely (on or upon) count (on or upon) bank (on or upon) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of doubt are dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, and uncertainty. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision. plagued by doubts as to what to do The synonyms dubiety and doubt are sometimes interchangeable, but dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions. felt some dubiety about its practicality The meanings of mistrust and doubt largely overlap; however, mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion. had a great mistrust of doctors The words skepticism and doubt can be used in similar contexts, but skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence. an economic forecast greeted with skepticism Although the words suspicion and doubt have much in common, suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone. regarded the stranger with suspicion In some situations, the words uncertainty and doubt are roughly equivalent. However, uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result. assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty
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