Definition of doubt in English:

doubt

noun daʊtdaʊt

mass noun

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account
count noun they had doubts that they would ever win
Example sentencesExamples
- So we're back to the usual campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt.
- I expressed enthusiasm, and he, as usual, expressed some doubt and uncertainty.
- Each relationship, until now, had doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, as their qualities.
- We will even defend those who may not be innocent, but who have raised reasonable prospects of doubt about their conviction.
- There is too much reasonable doubt for a conviction.
- Discipline here reduces uncertainty, procrastination and doubt among suppliers.
- However, where there are grounds for doubt or uncertainty on factual accuracy, this needs to be indicated.
- I can see the allure of clothing oneself in the armor of faith, to defend against the assault of doubt and uncertainty.
- Coupling feelings of doubt with low self-esteem leads to very dire consequences.
- Even the most assertive and level-headed woman may feel doubt or a certain lack of self-confidence.
- He said he would question the validity of parts of that opinion and would bring fresh evidence which cast doubt on the conviction.
- The viewers are not fools, they pick up on doubt and uncertainty on screen and hit the remote accordingly.
- I fell victim to a sudden flash of doubt at my conviction that the Force didn't really exist.
- The approach appears to be one of instilling fear, uncertainty and doubt in those who apply for rebates to which they are entitled.
- It brought me into the realm of doubt and uncertainty.
- Youthful, idealistic romance has grown into love, hopefulness into doubt, and anger into distance.
- We call it a dialogue and not a debate because both economists acknowledge areas of doubt and uncertainty.
- I neither agreed with nor approved her methods or her language, but there was never any doubt about her passion and the depth of her conviction.
- Jonathan's face was a changing canvas of doubt, fear, uncertainty.
- When he looked up at her, his eyes seemed filled with doubt and uncertainty.
Synonyms
uncertainty, lack of certainty, unsureness, indecision, hesitation, hesitancy, dubiousness, suspicion, confusion
question mark, queries, questions
rare dubiety, incertitude
indecision, hesitation, diffidence, uncertainty, insecurity, inhibition, unease, uneasiness, apprehension
hesitancy, wavering, vacillation, irresolution, lack of conviction, demurral
scepticism, distrust, mistrust, lack of trust, doubtfulness, suspicion, cynicism, disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, misbelief, lack of confidence/conviction, uneasiness, apprehension, wariness, chariness, questioning
reservations, misgivings, suspicions, qualms
informal leeriness
rare dubiety

verb daʊtdaʊt

1with object Feel uncertain about.
I doubt my ability to do the job
with clause I doubt if anyone slept that night
Example sentencesExamples
- She said she doubted its ability to run the service, and asked the Executive to start negotiations with other operators.
- Katy would never doubt her friend's incredible abilities again.
- And he now doubts anything will happen until after the next presidential election.
- However, you can't doubt his ability to adjust, given his record.
- I constantly question his love, which has led to him doubting our relationship.
- His ability as a ball carrier cannot be doubted by anybody who pays this game more than a passing glance.
- I seriously doubted my ability to drive so Mike and Christine came to my rescue again.
- Though he had fine words to say about democracy, in truth he doubted the ability of the people to act wisely.
- So destructive was Vabaza that detractors doubted Shabani's boxing ability and called on Vabaza to prove himself against a more formidable fighter.
- Is there anyone out there who still doubts this?
- It was hoped that the weight of celestial opinion would undermine his authority and cause him to doubt his own decision-making ability.
- I am not sure what good these conversations did Kay, but they helped me to understand that doubting one's ability was not an adequate excuse for inaction.
- I have never doubted her ability to make a positive contribution to this community.
Synonyms
distrust, mistrust, have doubts about, harbour suspicions about, have misgivings about, be sceptical about, have qualms about, be suspicious of, be wary of, feel chary about, feel uneasy about, harbour reservations about, have reservations about, have a funny feeling about
1. 1.1 Question the truth or fact of (something)
  who can doubt the value and necessity of these services?
  Example sentencesExamples
  She, 44, said she never doubted her son's innocence, despite the fact police have identified him as their only suspect.
  It is your right to doubt the validity and truth of this site.
  If anyone doubted his right to be a Ryder Cup player, let alone a hero, that result speaks for itself.
  Anyone who doubted this had only to look at the actual behaviour of human beings in all the societies in the world.
  He doubts many more B.C. ferries will be built in B.C. shipyards.
  I doubted Conner had anyone out there other than his family.
  Anyone who doubts this should look at the viewing figures for sport on television.
  If anyone doubts this projected finishing date, then they should look up the Minister's statement made on August 29, 2000.
  If anyone doubted his songwriting credentials, this sharply conceived social drama confirms his status as one of Britain's best.
  No-one is foolish enough to doubt his talent, yet it remains an indisputable fact that he has never won the games that really matter.
  If anyone doubted the BBC's bias before they'll surely be having second thoughts today.
  No one today doubts the theory of gravity, but in fact our scientific understanding of gravity is quite lacking.
  Anybody who doubts this need only travel along the South Coast in the old Transkei and Ciskei, where traditional leaders still rule.
  In fact, he doubted her creditability, until she pulled out a map she had bought from one of the merchants in Sernual.
  Anyone who doubts this should try driving at 60 mph on any of our main roads out of Sligo and keep a count of the number of cars that will overtake you.
  The awful truth is that I doubt the relaxation of the licensing laws will make much difference; in fact, if they slow down these binges, the new hours might even help.
  I do not doubt your claim at all, but your question made me try to think of similar cases.
  They feel free to question the possibility of knowledge because they also doubt its value.
  That extraction mission was made difficult by the circumstances and the fact that she doubted the validity of the operation.
  I do not doubt their sincerity or their integrity; what I question is the rationality of their theories and methods.
  Synonyms
  think something unlikely, have (one's) doubts about, question, query, be dubious, lack conviction, have reservations about
2. 1.2 Disbelieve or lack faith in (someone)
  I have no reason to doubt him
  Example sentencesExamples
  He tells me, and I have no reason to doubt him, that at the end of the week all the money is gone.
  So, when he says that he is resigning for personal reasons, I see no reason to doubt him.
  He is aware that many people doubt him, and he wants to know what his critics are saying in the UK.
  With a £750m share buyback and 7% dividend hike to underpin his faith in the strategy, they will have few reasons for doubting him.
  I had a tendency to reinforce my beliefs far too much when I thought people doubted me.
  He doesn't trust me, though I never gave him reason to doubt me.
  You are better informed than me on this case and I have no reason to doubt you.
  Nobody ever believes this story, so maybe if I put it in print, people will no longer doubt me.
  He maintains that he is not a cheat, and there is no reason to doubt him.
  Not there is any reason to doubt her; she takes care of the place with an impressive thoroughness.
  For the record, he is an excellent teacher and we have never had any reason to doubt him.
  A lot of people doubted him and said that he wasn't county material.
  Allen is a solid reporter so, at this time, I have no reason to doubt him.
  The only reason to doubt him now is because yesterday's opponents provided an inadequate test.
  Though she had no reason to doubt him, Helen decided more verification was necessary.
  He hasn't given me any real reason to doubt him, and yet none of this feels familiar.
  I have no reason to doubt him in the general sense.
  For some reason, I doubted Daniel would come home for Christmas.
  I had no reason to doubt him and had to work on the assumption he was armed.
  He explained what he had seen and the other men, having already witnessed other events for themselves, had no reason to doubt him.
  Synonyms
  disbelieve, distrust, mistrust, suspect, lack confidence in, have doubts about, be suspicious of, have suspicions about, have misgivings about, feel uneasy about, feel apprehensive about, call into question, cast doubt on, query, question, challenge, dispute, have reservations about
  archaic misdoubt
3. 1.3no object Feel uncertain, especially about one's religious beliefs.
  Example sentencesExamples
  I became angry with myself for my blind belief in the Bus, and my reluctance to doubt before that minute.
  The courage to believe is easy, with lots of respectable company, but I admire more the courage to doubt.
  But I have seen friends who once believed without doubting, and without testing those beliefs, slowly become more rational.
  In order to doubt or wonder about the provenance of his beliefs an agent must know what belief is.
  Synonyms
  be undecided, have doubts, be irresolute, be hesitant, be tentative, be ambivalent, be divided, be doubtful, be unsure, be uncertain, be in two minds, hesitate, shilly-shally, waver, falter, vacillate, dither, demur
  informal sit on the fence
2archaic with clause Fear; be afraid.
I doubt not any ones contradicting this Journal
Example sentencesExamples
- Doubt not, my lord, they shall be well opposed.

Phrases

beyond doubt

Allowing no uncertainty.
you've proved it beyond doubt
Example sentencesExamples
- That the origin of the garden goes back well beyond oriental and classical times to distant antiquity is beyond doubt.
- We don't know which species, but the evidence shows beyond doubt that it is not species specific.
- His determination to help matters is beyond doubt and above reproach.
- His first strike was impressive but his injury-time volley that put the result beyond doubt was stunning.
- In these cases, Hunter proved beyond doubt the notion that lymphatic vessels alone absorb fats and fluids.
- Which is, of course, the point at which you know beyond doubt you've bought something seriously great.
- It proves beyond doubt Daly's assertion that bohemian, earthy things have an edge and can prove timeless.
- That Britain is a multi ethnic and multi faith country is clearly beyond doubt and is reflected in the Census statistics.
- The research also puts beyond doubt the notion that the sit-down family Sunday dinner is dying out.
- It has now been proved beyond doubt and some people have had their reputations ruined as a result.

in doubt

1Open to question.
the outcome is no longer in doubt
Example sentencesExamples
- This has never been in doubt but we should have complete control over those who we intend to let in.
- Throughout her career, her commitment was never in doubt and her courage beyond question.
- An American would ask: if you were going to leave in doubt the question of who's better, why did you play the game?
- Now the fairness of the pools questionnaire is in doubt before it has left the printers.
Synonyms
doubtful, uncertain, open to question, unsure, unconfirmed, unknown, unsettled, undecided, moot, unresolved, debatable, open to debate, in the balance, pending, in limbo, in no man's land, up in the air, confused, problematic, ambiguous
1. 1.1Feeling uncertain about something.
  by the age of 14 he was in no doubt about his career aims
  Example sentencesExamples
  That he can stay in tune and hit insinuating low notes isn't in doubt, but could he possibly sound any more detached?
  As a general rule, if in doubt, discard any dodgy outer leaves and wash well.
  She said anyone in doubt should consult a GP who had the charts showing height and weight and what are the healthy limits.
  The events of the past are not in doubt; but the events of the future we can only guess.
  If in doubt, ask the removal company of your choice to come to estimate the size of vehicle which will be needed
  When in doubt, whether about the point of discussion or your response, use silence.
  Anyone in doubt about the sensitivity of land matters needs only to look across our southern border.
  If in doubt, don't guess: your doctor will be able to tell you whether the perforation has healed.
  The existence of the club appears in doubt unless players rally round.
  He is a man alone who knows every detail but still seems in doubt about the meaning.
  Synonyms
  irresolute, hesitant, tentative, vacillating, dithering, wavering, teetering, fluctuating, faltering, ambivalent, divided

no doubt

1Used to indicate the speaker's firm belief that something is true.
those who left were attracted, no doubt, by higher pay
Example sentencesExamples
- The margin of error that must be accepted for these rough guesses is no doubt a substantial one.
- The three are appealing against the extradition ruling and the case will no doubt go all the way.
- Skip has been there all day and will no doubt give a full update later when he returns.
- Every piece of it in the hands of certain journalists could, no doubt, lead the news.
- If the company had any claim to the plant, the position would no doubt be very different.
- If the lad is anything like his father he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.
- The design of the new complex will emerge and no doubt be the subject of considerable debate.
- All those who celebrate in this way no doubt regard theirs as a special occasion.
- There are certainly many employees around town who no doubt wish they would, if only for a day.
Synonyms
i assume, i expect, i believe, i presume, i take it, i suppose, i imagine, i dare say, i would have thought, it is to be presumed, i guess, in all probability, probably, in all likelihood, all things being equal, all things considered, as like as not, as likely as not, doubtless, undoubtedly, without doubt
1. 1.1Used to introduce a concession which is subsequently dismissed as unimportant or irrelevant.
  they no doubt did what they could to help her, but their best proved insufficient
  Example sentencesExamples
  She was guilty, no doubt, but as this immensely moving film makes clear, she was also heartbreakingly human.
  He will no doubt gain composure with more experience but he allowed him to smother his shot.
  Many will no doubt disagree with me but imagine yourself in the following position.
  Synonyms
  doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt

without (a) doubt

Indisputably.
he was without doubt the very worst kind of reporter
Example sentencesExamples
- The second day of our two-day jaunt was spent in Stamford, without doubt one of the finest towns in England.
- Arty is without doubt one of the finest and most sought-after guitar players in Ireland.
- Yet he is without doubt the best classical actor of his generation.
- Mary's bread is without doubt a firm favourite with the girls who devour it after each session.
- He is the best clay court player in the world, without a doubt, but it is the doubts that may scupper him.
- It is without doubt one of the finest pieces of architecture in the county.
- Herefordshire might be better known for its cattle, but without doubt its more pressing claim to fame is its cider.
- Tramore is without doubt the most naturally beautiful beach in the country if not the British Isles.
- His appointment was without doubt a defining moment in the history of the Daily Telegraph.
- But without doubt a certain amount of grazing is important for breeding waders.
Synonyms
doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt

Derivatives

doubtable

adjective ˈdaʊtəb(ə)lˈdaʊdəb(ə)l

Layers of confusion build and opinions that once were entirely convincing become doubtable and strange.
Example sentencesExamples
- Jethro Tull fans are some of the most virulent, trivia-obsessed blowhards this side of a Magic convention, and their argumentative nature and fierce defense of Jethro Tull's doubtable importance are nearly comical.
- It is doubtable in this case if you can play with comfort in resolutions over 1024x768 because the average performance of both the platforms may go down to below 60 fps in 1280x1024.
- What is doubtable, or at least unproven, is the capacity of modern humans to choose, make, and maintain such an economy.
- The existence of a cover-up is not doubted by anyone in particular, you understand, it's just ontologically a doubtable concept.

Origin

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

In English doubt goes back to Latin dubitare ‘to hesitate, waver’, from dubium ‘doubt’ (from which dubious (mid 16th century) also derives). The immediate sources were French forms in which the -b- had been lost, and people never pronounced the b- in doubt—it was a learned spelling to show that the writer knew the original Latin word. The first doubting Thomas to refuse to believe something without proof was the apostle Thomas. In the biblical account Thomas refused to believe that Christ was risen again until he could see and touch the wounds inflicted during the Crucifixion.

Rhymes

about, bout, clout, devout, down-and-out, drought, flout, gout, grout, knout, lout, mahout, misdoubt, nowt, out, out-and-out, owt, pout, Prout, right about, rout, scout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, thereabout, thereout, throughout, timeout, tout, trout, way-out, without

Definition of doubt in US English:

doubt

noundoutdaʊt

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account
they had doubts that they would ever win
Example sentencesExamples
- The approach appears to be one of instilling fear, uncertainty and doubt in those who apply for rebates to which they are entitled.
- Each relationship, until now, had doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, as their qualities.
- It brought me into the realm of doubt and uncertainty.
- So we're back to the usual campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt.
- We will even defend those who may not be innocent, but who have raised reasonable prospects of doubt about their conviction.
- The viewers are not fools, they pick up on doubt and uncertainty on screen and hit the remote accordingly.
- I neither agreed with nor approved her methods or her language, but there was never any doubt about her passion and the depth of her conviction.
- Discipline here reduces uncertainty, procrastination and doubt among suppliers.
- However, where there are grounds for doubt or uncertainty on factual accuracy, this needs to be indicated.
- There is too much reasonable doubt for a conviction.
- Even the most assertive and level-headed woman may feel doubt or a certain lack of self-confidence.
- Jonathan's face was a changing canvas of doubt, fear, uncertainty.
- We call it a dialogue and not a debate because both economists acknowledge areas of doubt and uncertainty.
- He said he would question the validity of parts of that opinion and would bring fresh evidence which cast doubt on the conviction.
- I expressed enthusiasm, and he, as usual, expressed some doubt and uncertainty.
- Coupling feelings of doubt with low self-esteem leads to very dire consequences.
- I can see the allure of clothing oneself in the armor of faith, to defend against the assault of doubt and uncertainty.
- When he looked up at her, his eyes seemed filled with doubt and uncertainty.
- Youthful, idealistic romance has grown into love, hopefulness into doubt, and anger into distance.
- I fell victim to a sudden flash of doubt at my conviction that the Force didn't really exist.
Synonyms
uncertainty, lack of certainty, unsureness, indecision, hesitation, hesitancy, dubiousness, suspicion, confusion
indecision, hesitation, diffidence, uncertainty, insecurity, inhibition, unease, uneasiness, apprehension
scepticism, distrust, mistrust, lack of trust, doubtfulness, suspicion, cynicism, disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, misbelief, lack of confidence, lack of conviction, uneasiness, apprehension, wariness, chariness, questioning

verbdoutdaʊt

1with object Feel uncertain about.
I doubt my ability to do the job
Example sentencesExamples
- His ability as a ball carrier cannot be doubted by anybody who pays this game more than a passing glance.
- Though he had fine words to say about democracy, in truth he doubted the ability of the people to act wisely.
- Katy would never doubt her friend's incredible abilities again.
- I seriously doubted my ability to drive so Mike and Christine came to my rescue again.
- I constantly question his love, which has led to him doubting our relationship.
- I have never doubted her ability to make a positive contribution to this community.
- I am not sure what good these conversations did Kay, but they helped me to understand that doubting one's ability was not an adequate excuse for inaction.
- She said she doubted its ability to run the service, and asked the Executive to start negotiations with other operators.
- Is there anyone out there who still doubts this?
- However, you can't doubt his ability to adjust, given his record.
- So destructive was Vabaza that detractors doubted Shabani's boxing ability and called on Vabaza to prove himself against a more formidable fighter.
- And he now doubts anything will happen until after the next presidential election.
- It was hoped that the weight of celestial opinion would undermine his authority and cause him to doubt his own decision-making ability.
Synonyms
distrust, mistrust, have doubts about, harbour suspicions about, have misgivings about, be sceptical about, have qualms about, be suspicious of, be wary of, feel chary about, feel uneasy about, harbour reservations about, have reservations about, have a funny feeling about
1. 1.1 Question the truth or fact of (something)
  who can doubt the value of these services?
  with clause I doubt if anyone slept that night
  Example sentencesExamples
  Anybody who doubts this need only travel along the South Coast in the old Transkei and Ciskei, where traditional leaders still rule.
  The awful truth is that I doubt the relaxation of the licensing laws will make much difference; in fact, if they slow down these binges, the new hours might even help.
  If anyone doubted his right to be a Ryder Cup player, let alone a hero, that result speaks for itself.
  They feel free to question the possibility of knowledge because they also doubt its value.
  No-one is foolish enough to doubt his talent, yet it remains an indisputable fact that he has never won the games that really matter.
  If anyone doubted the BBC's bias before they'll surely be having second thoughts today.
  It is your right to doubt the validity and truth of this site.
  Anyone who doubts this should try driving at 60 mph on any of our main roads out of Sligo and keep a count of the number of cars that will overtake you.
  He doubts many more B.C. ferries will be built in B.C. shipyards.
  Anyone who doubted this had only to look at the actual behaviour of human beings in all the societies in the world.
  I do not doubt their sincerity or their integrity; what I question is the rationality of their theories and methods.
  No one today doubts the theory of gravity, but in fact our scientific understanding of gravity is quite lacking.
  If anyone doubts this projected finishing date, then they should look up the Minister's statement made on August 29, 2000.
  Anyone who doubts this should look at the viewing figures for sport on television.
  That extraction mission was made difficult by the circumstances and the fact that she doubted the validity of the operation.
  I do not doubt your claim at all, but your question made me try to think of similar cases.
  She, 44, said she never doubted her son's innocence, despite the fact police have identified him as their only suspect.
  If anyone doubted his songwriting credentials, this sharply conceived social drama confirms his status as one of Britain's best.
  In fact, he doubted her creditability, until she pulled out a map she had bought from one of the merchants in Sernual.
  I doubted Conner had anyone out there other than his family.
  Synonyms
  think something unlikely, have doubts about, have one's doubts about, question, query, be dubious, lack conviction, have reservations about
2. 1.2 Disbelieve (a person or their word)
  I have no reason to doubt him
  Example sentencesExamples
  For the record, he is an excellent teacher and we have never had any reason to doubt him.
  He tells me, and I have no reason to doubt him, that at the end of the week all the money is gone.
  He is aware that many people doubt him, and he wants to know what his critics are saying in the UK.
  He hasn't given me any real reason to doubt him, and yet none of this feels familiar.
  He maintains that he is not a cheat, and there is no reason to doubt him.
  He doesn't trust me, though I never gave him reason to doubt me.
  With a £750m share buyback and 7% dividend hike to underpin his faith in the strategy, they will have few reasons for doubting him.
  The only reason to doubt him now is because yesterday's opponents provided an inadequate test.
  Though she had no reason to doubt him, Helen decided more verification was necessary.
  I had no reason to doubt him and had to work on the assumption he was armed.
  He explained what he had seen and the other men, having already witnessed other events for themselves, had no reason to doubt him.
  Nobody ever believes this story, so maybe if I put it in print, people will no longer doubt me.
  So, when he says that he is resigning for personal reasons, I see no reason to doubt him.
  You are better informed than me on this case and I have no reason to doubt you.
  For some reason, I doubted Daniel would come home for Christmas.
  Allen is a solid reporter so, at this time, I have no reason to doubt him.
  A lot of people doubted him and said that he wasn't county material.
  I have no reason to doubt him in the general sense.
  Not there is any reason to doubt her; she takes care of the place with an impressive thoroughness.
  I had a tendency to reinforce my beliefs far too much when I thought people doubted me.
  Synonyms
  disbelieve, distrust, mistrust, suspect, lack confidence in, have doubts about, be suspicious of, have suspicions about, have misgivings about, feel uneasy about, feel apprehensive about, call into question, cast doubt on, query, question, challenge, dispute, have reservations about
3. 1.3no object Feel uncertain, especially about one's religious beliefs.
  Example sentencesExamples
  But I have seen friends who once believed without doubting, and without testing those beliefs, slowly become more rational.
  I became angry with myself for my blind belief in the Bus, and my reluctance to doubt before that minute.
  In order to doubt or wonder about the provenance of his beliefs an agent must know what belief is.
  The courage to believe is easy, with lots of respectable company, but I admire more the courage to doubt.
  Synonyms
  be undecided, have doubts, be irresolute, be hesitant, be tentative, be ambivalent, be divided, be doubtful, be unsure, be uncertain, be in two minds, hesitate, shilly-shally, waver, falter, vacillate, dither, demur
2archaic with clause Fear; be afraid.
I doubt not your contradictions
Example sentencesExamples
- Doubt not, my lord, they shall be well opposed.

Phrases

beyond doubt

Allowing no uncertainty.
you've proved it beyond doubt
Example sentencesExamples
- His determination to help matters is beyond doubt and above reproach.
- That the origin of the garden goes back well beyond oriental and classical times to distant antiquity is beyond doubt.
- His first strike was impressive but his injury-time volley that put the result beyond doubt was stunning.
- It has now been proved beyond doubt and some people have had their reputations ruined as a result.
- That Britain is a multi ethnic and multi faith country is clearly beyond doubt and is reflected in the Census statistics.
- Which is, of course, the point at which you know beyond doubt you've bought something seriously great.
- In these cases, Hunter proved beyond doubt the notion that lymphatic vessels alone absorb fats and fluids.
- It proves beyond doubt Daly's assertion that bohemian, earthy things have an edge and can prove timeless.
- The research also puts beyond doubt the notion that the sit-down family Sunday dinner is dying out.
- We don't know which species, but the evidence shows beyond doubt that it is not species specific.

in doubt

1Open to question.
the outcome is no longer in doubt
Example sentencesExamples
- Now the fairness of the pools questionnaire is in doubt before it has left the printers.
- An American would ask: if you were going to leave in doubt the question of who's better, why did you play the game?
- This has never been in doubt but we should have complete control over those who we intend to let in.
- Throughout her career, her commitment was never in doubt and her courage beyond question.
Synonyms
doubtful, uncertain, open to question, unsure, unconfirmed, unknown, unsettled, undecided, moot, unresolved, debatable, open to debate, in the balance, pending, in limbo, in no man's land, up in the air, confused, problematic, ambiguous
1. 1.1Feeling uncertain about something.
  by the age of 14 he was in no doubt about his career aims
  Example sentencesExamples
  If in doubt, don't guess: your doctor will be able to tell you whether the perforation has healed.
  If in doubt, ask the removal company of your choice to come to estimate the size of vehicle which will be needed
  That he can stay in tune and hit insinuating low notes isn't in doubt, but could he possibly sound any more detached?
  She said anyone in doubt should consult a GP who had the charts showing height and weight and what are the healthy limits.
  Anyone in doubt about the sensitivity of land matters needs only to look across our southern border.
  He is a man alone who knows every detail but still seems in doubt about the meaning.
  As a general rule, if in doubt, discard any dodgy outer leaves and wash well.
  The events of the past are not in doubt; but the events of the future we can only guess.
  When in doubt, whether about the point of discussion or your response, use silence.
  The existence of the club appears in doubt unless players rally round.
  Synonyms
  irresolute, hesitant, tentative, vacillating, dithering, wavering, teetering, fluctuating, faltering, ambivalent, divided

no doubt

1Used to indicate the speaker's firm belief that something is true even if evidence is not given or available.
those who left were attracted, no doubt, by higher pay
Example sentencesExamples
- All those who celebrate in this way no doubt regard theirs as a special occasion.
- Skip has been there all day and will no doubt give a full update later when he returns.
- There are certainly many employees around town who no doubt wish they would, if only for a day.
- If the company had any claim to the plant, the position would no doubt be very different.
- The margin of error that must be accepted for these rough guesses is no doubt a substantial one.
- The design of the new complex will emerge and no doubt be the subject of considerable debate.
- If the lad is anything like his father he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.
- The three are appealing against the extradition ruling and the case will no doubt go all the way.
- Every piece of it in the hands of certain journalists could, no doubt, lead the news.
Synonyms
i assume, i expect, i believe, i presume, i take it, i suppose, i imagine, i dare say, i would have thought, it is to be presumed, i guess, in all probability, probably, in all likelihood, all things being equal, all things considered, as like as not, as likely as not, doubtless, undoubtedly, without doubt
1. 1.1Used to introduce a concession which is subsequently dismissed as unimportant or irrelevant.
  they no doubt did what they could to help her, but their best proved insufficient
  Example sentencesExamples
  He will no doubt gain composure with more experience but he allowed him to smother his shot.
  Many will no doubt disagree with me but imagine yourself in the following position.
  She was guilty, no doubt, but as this immensely moving film makes clear, she was also heartbreakingly human.
  Synonyms
  doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt

without (a) doubt

Indisputably.
he was without doubt the very worst kind of reporter
Example sentencesExamples
- Mary's bread is without doubt a firm favourite with the girls who devour it after each session.
- Yet he is without doubt the best classical actor of his generation.
- Tramore is without doubt the most naturally beautiful beach in the country if not the British Isles.
- The second day of our two-day jaunt was spent in Stamford, without doubt one of the finest towns in England.
- Arty is without doubt one of the finest and most sought-after guitar players in Ireland.
- But without doubt a certain amount of grazing is important for breeding waders.
- Herefordshire might be better known for its cattle, but without doubt its more pressing claim to fame is its cider.
- His appointment was without doubt a defining moment in the history of the Daily Telegraph.
- He is the best clay court player in the world, without a doubt, but it is the doubts that may scupper him.
- It is without doubt one of the finest pieces of architecture in the county.
Synonyms
doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt

Origin

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

单词	doubt
释义	Definition of doubt in English: doubt noun daʊtdaʊt mass noun A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account count noun they had doubts that they would ever win Example sentencesExamples So we're back to the usual campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt. I expressed enthusiasm, and he, as usual, expressed some doubt and uncertainty. Each relationship, until now, had doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, as their qualities. We will even defend those who may not be innocent, but who have raised reasonable prospects of doubt about their conviction. There is too much reasonable doubt for a conviction. Discipline here reduces uncertainty, procrastination and doubt among suppliers. However, where there are grounds for doubt or uncertainty on factual accuracy, this needs to be indicated. I can see the allure of clothing oneself in the armor of faith, to defend against the assault of doubt and uncertainty. Coupling feelings of doubt with low self-esteem leads to very dire consequences. Even the most assertive and level-headed woman may feel doubt or a certain lack of self-confidence. He said he would question the validity of parts of that opinion and would bring fresh evidence which cast doubt on the conviction. The viewers are not fools, they pick up on doubt and uncertainty on screen and hit the remote accordingly. I fell victim to a sudden flash of doubt at my conviction that the Force didn't really exist. The approach appears to be one of instilling fear, uncertainty and doubt in those who apply for rebates to which they are entitled. It brought me into the realm of doubt and uncertainty. Youthful, idealistic romance has grown into love, hopefulness into doubt, and anger into distance. We call it a dialogue and not a debate because both economists acknowledge areas of doubt and uncertainty. I neither agreed with nor approved her methods or her language, but there was never any doubt about her passion and the depth of her conviction. Jonathan's face was a changing canvas of doubt, fear, uncertainty. When he looked up at her, his eyes seemed filled with doubt and uncertainty. Synonyms uncertainty, lack of certainty, unsureness, indecision, hesitation, hesitancy, dubiousness, suspicion, confusion question mark, queries, questions rare dubiety, incertitude indecision, hesitation, diffidence, uncertainty, insecurity, inhibition, unease, uneasiness, apprehension hesitancy, wavering, vacillation, irresolution, lack of conviction, demurral scepticism, distrust, mistrust, lack of trust, doubtfulness, suspicion, cynicism, disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, misbelief, lack of confidence/conviction, uneasiness, apprehension, wariness, chariness, questioning reservations, misgivings, suspicions, qualms informal leeriness rare dubiety verb daʊtdaʊt 1with object Feel uncertain about. I doubt my ability to do the job with clause I doubt if anyone slept that night Example sentencesExamples She said she doubted its ability to run the service, and asked the Executive to start negotiations with other operators. Katy would never doubt her friend's incredible abilities again. And he now doubts anything will happen until after the next presidential election. However, you can't doubt his ability to adjust, given his record. I constantly question his love, which has led to him doubting our relationship. His ability as a ball carrier cannot be doubted by anybody who pays this game more than a passing glance. I seriously doubted my ability to drive so Mike and Christine came to my rescue again. Though he had fine words to say about democracy, in truth he doubted the ability of the people to act wisely. So destructive was Vabaza that detractors doubted Shabani's boxing ability and called on Vabaza to prove himself against a more formidable fighter. Is there anyone out there who still doubts this? It was hoped that the weight of celestial opinion would undermine his authority and cause him to doubt his own decision-making ability. I am not sure what good these conversations did Kay, but they helped me to understand that doubting one's ability was not an adequate excuse for inaction. I have never doubted her ability to make a positive contribution to this community. Synonyms distrust, mistrust, have doubts about, harbour suspicions about, have misgivings about, be sceptical about, have qualms about, be suspicious of, be wary of, feel chary about, feel uneasy about, harbour reservations about, have reservations about, have a funny feeling about 1.1 Question the truth or fact of (something) who can doubt the value and necessity of these services? Example sentencesExamples She, 44, said she never doubted her son's innocence, despite the fact police have identified him as their only suspect. It is your right to doubt the validity and truth of this site. If anyone doubted his right to be a Ryder Cup player, let alone a hero, that result speaks for itself. Anyone who doubted this had only to look at the actual behaviour of human beings in all the societies in the world. He doubts many more B.C. ferries will be built in B.C. shipyards. I doubted Conner had anyone out there other than his family. Anyone who doubts this should look at the viewing figures for sport on television. If anyone doubts this projected finishing date, then they should look up the Minister's statement made on August 29, 2000. If anyone doubted his songwriting credentials, this sharply conceived social drama confirms his status as one of Britain's best. No-one is foolish enough to doubt his talent, yet it remains an indisputable fact that he has never won the games that really matter. If anyone doubted the BBC's bias before they'll surely be having second thoughts today. No one today doubts the theory of gravity, but in fact our scientific understanding of gravity is quite lacking. Anybody who doubts this need only travel along the South Coast in the old Transkei and Ciskei, where traditional leaders still rule. In fact, he doubted her creditability, until she pulled out a map she had bought from one of the merchants in Sernual. Anyone who doubts this should try driving at 60 mph on any of our main roads out of Sligo and keep a count of the number of cars that will overtake you. The awful truth is that I doubt the relaxation of the licensing laws will make much difference; in fact, if they slow down these binges, the new hours might even help. I do not doubt your claim at all, but your question made me try to think of similar cases. They feel free to question the possibility of knowledge because they also doubt its value. That extraction mission was made difficult by the circumstances and the fact that she doubted the validity of the operation. I do not doubt their sincerity or their integrity; what I question is the rationality of their theories and methods. Synonyms think something unlikely, have (one's) doubts about, question, query, be dubious, lack conviction, have reservations about 1.2 Disbelieve or lack faith in (someone) I have no reason to doubt him Example sentencesExamples He tells me, and I have no reason to doubt him, that at the end of the week all the money is gone. So, when he says that he is resigning for personal reasons, I see no reason to doubt him. He is aware that many people doubt him, and he wants to know what his critics are saying in the UK. With a £750m share buyback and 7% dividend hike to underpin his faith in the strategy, they will have few reasons for doubting him. I had a tendency to reinforce my beliefs far too much when I thought people doubted me. He doesn't trust me, though I never gave him reason to doubt me. You are better informed than me on this case and I have no reason to doubt you. Nobody ever believes this story, so maybe if I put it in print, people will no longer doubt me. He maintains that he is not a cheat, and there is no reason to doubt him. Not there is any reason to doubt her; she takes care of the place with an impressive thoroughness. For the record, he is an excellent teacher and we have never had any reason to doubt him. A lot of people doubted him and said that he wasn't county material. Allen is a solid reporter so, at this time, I have no reason to doubt him. The only reason to doubt him now is because yesterday's opponents provided an inadequate test. Though she had no reason to doubt him, Helen decided more verification was necessary. He hasn't given me any real reason to doubt him, and yet none of this feels familiar. I have no reason to doubt him in the general sense. For some reason, I doubted Daniel would come home for Christmas. I had no reason to doubt him and had to work on the assumption he was armed. He explained what he had seen and the other men, having already witnessed other events for themselves, had no reason to doubt him. Synonyms disbelieve, distrust, mistrust, suspect, lack confidence in, have doubts about, be suspicious of, have suspicions about, have misgivings about, feel uneasy about, feel apprehensive about, call into question, cast doubt on, query, question, challenge, dispute, have reservations about archaic misdoubt 1.3no object Feel uncertain, especially about one's religious beliefs. Example sentencesExamples I became angry with myself for my blind belief in the Bus, and my reluctance to doubt before that minute. The courage to believe is easy, with lots of respectable company, but I admire more the courage to doubt. But I have seen friends who once believed without doubting, and without testing those beliefs, slowly become more rational. In order to doubt or wonder about the provenance of his beliefs an agent must know what belief is. Synonyms be undecided, have doubts, be irresolute, be hesitant, be tentative, be ambivalent, be divided, be doubtful, be unsure, be uncertain, be in two minds, hesitate, shilly-shally, waver, falter, vacillate, dither, demur informal sit on the fence 2archaic with clause Fear; be afraid. I doubt not any ones contradicting this Journal Example sentencesExamples Doubt not, my lord, they shall be well opposed. Phrases beyond doubt Allowing no uncertainty. you've proved it beyond doubt Example sentencesExamples That the origin of the garden goes back well beyond oriental and classical times to distant antiquity is beyond doubt. We don't know which species, but the evidence shows beyond doubt that it is not species specific. His determination to help matters is beyond doubt and above reproach. His first strike was impressive but his injury-time volley that put the result beyond doubt was stunning. In these cases, Hunter proved beyond doubt the notion that lymphatic vessels alone absorb fats and fluids. Which is, of course, the point at which you know beyond doubt you've bought something seriously great. It proves beyond doubt Daly's assertion that bohemian, earthy things have an edge and can prove timeless. That Britain is a multi ethnic and multi faith country is clearly beyond doubt and is reflected in the Census statistics. The research also puts beyond doubt the notion that the sit-down family Sunday dinner is dying out. It has now been proved beyond doubt and some people have had their reputations ruined as a result. in doubt 1Open to question. the outcome is no longer in doubt Example sentencesExamples This has never been in doubt but we should have complete control over those who we intend to let in. Throughout her career, her commitment was never in doubt and her courage beyond question. An American would ask: if you were going to leave in doubt the question of who's better, why did you play the game? Now the fairness of the pools questionnaire is in doubt before it has left the printers. Synonyms doubtful, uncertain, open to question, unsure, unconfirmed, unknown, unsettled, undecided, moot, unresolved, debatable, open to debate, in the balance, pending, in limbo, in no man's land, up in the air, confused, problematic, ambiguous 1.1Feeling uncertain about something. by the age of 14 he was in no doubt about his career aims Example sentencesExamples That he can stay in tune and hit insinuating low notes isn't in doubt, but could he possibly sound any more detached? As a general rule, if in doubt, discard any dodgy outer leaves and wash well. She said anyone in doubt should consult a GP who had the charts showing height and weight and what are the healthy limits. The events of the past are not in doubt; but the events of the future we can only guess. If in doubt, ask the removal company of your choice to come to estimate the size of vehicle which will be needed When in doubt, whether about the point of discussion or your response, use silence. Anyone in doubt about the sensitivity of land matters needs only to look across our southern border. If in doubt, don't guess: your doctor will be able to tell you whether the perforation has healed. The existence of the club appears in doubt unless players rally round. He is a man alone who knows every detail but still seems in doubt about the meaning. Synonyms irresolute, hesitant, tentative, vacillating, dithering, wavering, teetering, fluctuating, faltering, ambivalent, divided no doubt 1Used to indicate the speaker's firm belief that something is true. those who left were attracted, no doubt, by higher pay Example sentencesExamples The margin of error that must be accepted for these rough guesses is no doubt a substantial one. The three are appealing against the extradition ruling and the case will no doubt go all the way. Skip has been there all day and will no doubt give a full update later when he returns. Every piece of it in the hands of certain journalists could, no doubt, lead the news. If the company had any claim to the plant, the position would no doubt be very different. If the lad is anything like his father he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of. The design of the new complex will emerge and no doubt be the subject of considerable debate. All those who celebrate in this way no doubt regard theirs as a special occasion. There are certainly many employees around town who no doubt wish they would, if only for a day. Synonyms i assume, i expect, i believe, i presume, i take it, i suppose, i imagine, i dare say, i would have thought, it is to be presumed, i guess, in all probability, probably, in all likelihood, all things being equal, all things considered, as like as not, as likely as not, doubtless, undoubtedly, without doubt 1.1Used to introduce a concession which is subsequently dismissed as unimportant or irrelevant. they no doubt did what they could to help her, but their best proved insufficient Example sentencesExamples She was guilty, no doubt, but as this immensely moving film makes clear, she was also heartbreakingly human. He will no doubt gain composure with more experience but he allowed him to smother his shot. Many will no doubt disagree with me but imagine yourself in the following position. Synonyms doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt without (a) doubt Indisputably. he was without doubt the very worst kind of reporter Example sentencesExamples The second day of our two-day jaunt was spent in Stamford, without doubt one of the finest towns in England. Arty is without doubt one of the finest and most sought-after guitar players in Ireland. Yet he is without doubt the best classical actor of his generation. Mary's bread is without doubt a firm favourite with the girls who devour it after each session. He is the best clay court player in the world, without a doubt, but it is the doubts that may scupper him. It is without doubt one of the finest pieces of architecture in the county. Herefordshire might be better known for its cattle, but without doubt its more pressing claim to fame is its cider. Tramore is without doubt the most naturally beautiful beach in the country if not the British Isles. His appointment was without doubt a defining moment in the history of the Daily Telegraph. But without doubt a certain amount of grazing is important for breeding waders. Synonyms doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt Derivatives doubtable adjective ˈdaʊtəb(ə)lˈdaʊdəb(ə)l Layers of confusion build and opinions that once were entirely convincing become doubtable and strange. Example sentencesExamples Jethro Tull fans are some of the most virulent, trivia-obsessed blowhards this side of a Magic convention, and their argumentative nature and fierce defense of Jethro Tull's doubtable importance are nearly comical. It is doubtable in this case if you can play with comfort in resolutions over 1024x768 because the average performance of both the platforms may go down to below 60 fps in 1280x1024. What is doubtable, or at least unproven, is the capacity of modern humans to choose, make, and maintain such an economy. The existence of a cover-up is not doubted by anyone in particular, you understand, it's just ontologically a doubtable concept. Origin Middle English: from Old French doute (noun), douter (verb), from Latin dubitare 'hesitate', from dubius 'doubtful' (see dubious). In English doubt goes back to Latin dubitare ‘to hesitate, waver’, from dubium ‘doubt’ (from which dubious (mid 16th century) also derives). The immediate sources were French forms in which the -b- had been lost, and people never pronounced the b- in doubt—it was a learned spelling to show that the writer knew the original Latin word. The first doubting Thomas to refuse to believe something without proof was the apostle Thomas. In the biblical account Thomas refused to believe that Christ was risen again until he could see and touch the wounds inflicted during the Crucifixion. Rhymes about, bout, clout, devout, down-and-out, drought, flout, gout, grout, knout, lout, mahout, misdoubt, nowt, out, out-and-out, owt, pout, Prout, right about, rout, scout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, thereabout, thereout, throughout, timeout, tout, trout, way-out, without noun.1 phr. Definition of doubt in US English: doubt noundoutdaʊt A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account they had doubts that they would ever win Example sentencesExamples The approach appears to be one of instilling fear, uncertainty and doubt in those who apply for rebates to which they are entitled. Each relationship, until now, had doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, as their qualities. It brought me into the realm of doubt and uncertainty. So we're back to the usual campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt. We will even defend those who may not be innocent, but who have raised reasonable prospects of doubt about their conviction. The viewers are not fools, they pick up on doubt and uncertainty on screen and hit the remote accordingly. I neither agreed with nor approved her methods or her language, but there was never any doubt about her passion and the depth of her conviction. Discipline here reduces uncertainty, procrastination and doubt among suppliers. However, where there are grounds for doubt or uncertainty on factual accuracy, this needs to be indicated. There is too much reasonable doubt for a conviction. Even the most assertive and level-headed woman may feel doubt or a certain lack of self-confidence. Jonathan's face was a changing canvas of doubt, fear, uncertainty. We call it a dialogue and not a debate because both economists acknowledge areas of doubt and uncertainty. He said he would question the validity of parts of that opinion and would bring fresh evidence which cast doubt on the conviction. I expressed enthusiasm, and he, as usual, expressed some doubt and uncertainty. Coupling feelings of doubt with low self-esteem leads to very dire consequences. I can see the allure of clothing oneself in the armor of faith, to defend against the assault of doubt and uncertainty. When he looked up at her, his eyes seemed filled with doubt and uncertainty. Youthful, idealistic romance has grown into love, hopefulness into doubt, and anger into distance. I fell victim to a sudden flash of doubt at my conviction that the Force didn't really exist. Synonyms uncertainty, lack of certainty, unsureness, indecision, hesitation, hesitancy, dubiousness, suspicion, confusion indecision, hesitation, diffidence, uncertainty, insecurity, inhibition, unease, uneasiness, apprehension scepticism, distrust, mistrust, lack of trust, doubtfulness, suspicion, cynicism, disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, misbelief, lack of confidence, lack of conviction, uneasiness, apprehension, wariness, chariness, questioning verbdoutdaʊt 1with object Feel uncertain about. I doubt my ability to do the job Example sentencesExamples His ability as a ball carrier cannot be doubted by anybody who pays this game more than a passing glance. Though he had fine words to say about democracy, in truth he doubted the ability of the people to act wisely. Katy would never doubt her friend's incredible abilities again. I seriously doubted my ability to drive so Mike and Christine came to my rescue again. I constantly question his love, which has led to him doubting our relationship. I have never doubted her ability to make a positive contribution to this community. I am not sure what good these conversations did Kay, but they helped me to understand that doubting one's ability was not an adequate excuse for inaction. She said she doubted its ability to run the service, and asked the Executive to start negotiations with other operators. Is there anyone out there who still doubts this? However, you can't doubt his ability to adjust, given his record. So destructive was Vabaza that detractors doubted Shabani's boxing ability and called on Vabaza to prove himself against a more formidable fighter. And he now doubts anything will happen until after the next presidential election. It was hoped that the weight of celestial opinion would undermine his authority and cause him to doubt his own decision-making ability. Synonyms distrust, mistrust, have doubts about, harbour suspicions about, have misgivings about, be sceptical about, have qualms about, be suspicious of, be wary of, feel chary about, feel uneasy about, harbour reservations about, have reservations about, have a funny feeling about 1.1 Question the truth or fact of (something) who can doubt the value of these services? with clause I doubt if anyone slept that night Example sentencesExamples Anybody who doubts this need only travel along the South Coast in the old Transkei and Ciskei, where traditional leaders still rule. The awful truth is that I doubt the relaxation of the licensing laws will make much difference; in fact, if they slow down these binges, the new hours might even help. If anyone doubted his right to be a Ryder Cup player, let alone a hero, that result speaks for itself. They feel free to question the possibility of knowledge because they also doubt its value. No-one is foolish enough to doubt his talent, yet it remains an indisputable fact that he has never won the games that really matter. If anyone doubted the BBC's bias before they'll surely be having second thoughts today. It is your right to doubt the validity and truth of this site. Anyone who doubts this should try driving at 60 mph on any of our main roads out of Sligo and keep a count of the number of cars that will overtake you. He doubts many more B.C. ferries will be built in B.C. shipyards. Anyone who doubted this had only to look at the actual behaviour of human beings in all the societies in the world. I do not doubt their sincerity or their integrity; what I question is the rationality of their theories and methods. No one today doubts the theory of gravity, but in fact our scientific understanding of gravity is quite lacking. If anyone doubts this projected finishing date, then they should look up the Minister's statement made on August 29, 2000. Anyone who doubts this should look at the viewing figures for sport on television. That extraction mission was made difficult by the circumstances and the fact that she doubted the validity of the operation. I do not doubt your claim at all, but your question made me try to think of similar cases. She, 44, said she never doubted her son's innocence, despite the fact police have identified him as their only suspect. If anyone doubted his songwriting credentials, this sharply conceived social drama confirms his status as one of Britain's best. In fact, he doubted her creditability, until she pulled out a map she had bought from one of the merchants in Sernual. I doubted Conner had anyone out there other than his family. Synonyms think something unlikely, have doubts about, have one's doubts about, question, query, be dubious, lack conviction, have reservations about 1.2 Disbelieve (a person or their word) I have no reason to doubt him Example sentencesExamples For the record, he is an excellent teacher and we have never had any reason to doubt him. He tells me, and I have no reason to doubt him, that at the end of the week all the money is gone. He is aware that many people doubt him, and he wants to know what his critics are saying in the UK. He hasn't given me any real reason to doubt him, and yet none of this feels familiar. He maintains that he is not a cheat, and there is no reason to doubt him. He doesn't trust me, though I never gave him reason to doubt me. With a £750m share buyback and 7% dividend hike to underpin his faith in the strategy, they will have few reasons for doubting him. The only reason to doubt him now is because yesterday's opponents provided an inadequate test. Though she had no reason to doubt him, Helen decided more verification was necessary. I had no reason to doubt him and had to work on the assumption he was armed. He explained what he had seen and the other men, having already witnessed other events for themselves, had no reason to doubt him. Nobody ever believes this story, so maybe if I put it in print, people will no longer doubt me. So, when he says that he is resigning for personal reasons, I see no reason to doubt him. You are better informed than me on this case and I have no reason to doubt you. For some reason, I doubted Daniel would come home for Christmas. Allen is a solid reporter so, at this time, I have no reason to doubt him. A lot of people doubted him and said that he wasn't county material. I have no reason to doubt him in the general sense. Not there is any reason to doubt her; she takes care of the place with an impressive thoroughness. I had a tendency to reinforce my beliefs far too much when I thought people doubted me. Synonyms disbelieve, distrust, mistrust, suspect, lack confidence in, have doubts about, be suspicious of, have suspicions about, have misgivings about, feel uneasy about, feel apprehensive about, call into question, cast doubt on, query, question, challenge, dispute, have reservations about 1.3no object Feel uncertain, especially about one's religious beliefs. Example sentencesExamples But I have seen friends who once believed without doubting, and without testing those beliefs, slowly become more rational. I became angry with myself for my blind belief in the Bus, and my reluctance to doubt before that minute. In order to doubt or wonder about the provenance of his beliefs an agent must know what belief is. The courage to believe is easy, with lots of respectable company, but I admire more the courage to doubt. Synonyms be undecided, have doubts, be irresolute, be hesitant, be tentative, be ambivalent, be divided, be doubtful, be unsure, be uncertain, be in two minds, hesitate, shilly-shally, waver, falter, vacillate, dither, demur 2archaic with clause Fear; be afraid. I doubt not your contradictions Example sentencesExamples Doubt not, my lord, they shall be well opposed. Phrases beyond doubt Allowing no uncertainty. you've proved it beyond doubt Example sentencesExamples His determination to help matters is beyond doubt and above reproach. That the origin of the garden goes back well beyond oriental and classical times to distant antiquity is beyond doubt. His first strike was impressive but his injury-time volley that put the result beyond doubt was stunning. It has now been proved beyond doubt and some people have had their reputations ruined as a result. That Britain is a multi ethnic and multi faith country is clearly beyond doubt and is reflected in the Census statistics. Which is, of course, the point at which you know beyond doubt you've bought something seriously great. In these cases, Hunter proved beyond doubt the notion that lymphatic vessels alone absorb fats and fluids. It proves beyond doubt Daly's assertion that bohemian, earthy things have an edge and can prove timeless. The research also puts beyond doubt the notion that the sit-down family Sunday dinner is dying out. We don't know which species, but the evidence shows beyond doubt that it is not species specific. in doubt 1Open to question. the outcome is no longer in doubt Example sentencesExamples Now the fairness of the pools questionnaire is in doubt before it has left the printers. An American would ask: if you were going to leave in doubt the question of who's better, why did you play the game? This has never been in doubt but we should have complete control over those who we intend to let in. Throughout her career, her commitment was never in doubt and her courage beyond question. Synonyms doubtful, uncertain, open to question, unsure, unconfirmed, unknown, unsettled, undecided, moot, unresolved, debatable, open to debate, in the balance, pending, in limbo, in no man's land, up in the air, confused, problematic, ambiguous 1.1Feeling uncertain about something. by the age of 14 he was in no doubt about his career aims Example sentencesExamples If in doubt, don't guess: your doctor will be able to tell you whether the perforation has healed. If in doubt, ask the removal company of your choice to come to estimate the size of vehicle which will be needed That he can stay in tune and hit insinuating low notes isn't in doubt, but could he possibly sound any more detached? She said anyone in doubt should consult a GP who had the charts showing height and weight and what are the healthy limits. Anyone in doubt about the sensitivity of land matters needs only to look across our southern border. He is a man alone who knows every detail but still seems in doubt about the meaning. As a general rule, if in doubt, discard any dodgy outer leaves and wash well. The events of the past are not in doubt; but the events of the future we can only guess. When in doubt, whether about the point of discussion or your response, use silence. The existence of the club appears in doubt unless players rally round. Synonyms irresolute, hesitant, tentative, vacillating, dithering, wavering, teetering, fluctuating, faltering, ambivalent, divided no doubt 1Used to indicate the speaker's firm belief that something is true even if evidence is not given or available. those who left were attracted, no doubt, by higher pay Example sentencesExamples All those who celebrate in this way no doubt regard theirs as a special occasion. Skip has been there all day and will no doubt give a full update later when he returns. There are certainly many employees around town who no doubt wish they would, if only for a day. If the company had any claim to the plant, the position would no doubt be very different. The margin of error that must be accepted for these rough guesses is no doubt a substantial one. The design of the new complex will emerge and no doubt be the subject of considerable debate. If the lad is anything like his father he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of. The three are appealing against the extradition ruling and the case will no doubt go all the way. Every piece of it in the hands of certain journalists could, no doubt, lead the news. Synonyms i assume, i expect, i believe, i presume, i take it, i suppose, i imagine, i dare say, i would have thought, it is to be presumed, i guess, in all probability, probably, in all likelihood, all things being equal, all things considered, as like as not, as likely as not, doubtless, undoubtedly, without doubt 1.1Used to introduce a concession which is subsequently dismissed as unimportant or irrelevant. they no doubt did what they could to help her, but their best proved insufficient Example sentencesExamples He will no doubt gain composure with more experience but he allowed him to smother his shot. Many will no doubt disagree with me but imagine yourself in the following position. She was guilty, no doubt, but as this immensely moving film makes clear, she was also heartbreakingly human. Synonyms doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt without (a) doubt Indisputably. he was without doubt the very worst kind of reporter Example sentencesExamples Mary's bread is without doubt a firm favourite with the girls who devour it after each session. Yet he is without doubt the best classical actor of his generation. Tramore is without doubt the most naturally beautiful beach in the country if not the British Isles. The second day of our two-day jaunt was spent in Stamford, without doubt one of the finest towns in England. Arty is without doubt one of the finest and most sought-after guitar players in Ireland. But without doubt a certain amount of grazing is important for breeding waders. Herefordshire might be better known for its cattle, but without doubt its more pressing claim to fame is its cider. His appointment was without doubt a defining moment in the history of the Daily Telegraph. He is the best clay court player in the world, without a doubt, but it is the doubts that may scupper him. It is without doubt one of the finest pieces of architecture in the county. Synonyms doubtless, undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, without doubt, without a doubt, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt Origin Middle English: from Old French doute (noun), douter (verb), from Latin dubitare ‘hesitate’, from dubius ‘doubtful’ (see dubious). noun.1 phr.
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