doubt (Meaning)
doubt (n)
the state of being unsure of something
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
doubt (v)
consider unlikely or have doubts about
lack confidence in or have doubts about
doubt (v. i.)
To waver in opinion or judgment; to be in uncertainty as to belief respecting anything; to hesitate in belief; to be undecided as to the truth of the negative or the affirmative proposition; to b e undetermined.
To suspect; to fear; to be apprehensive.
A fluctuation of mind arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty of judgment or mind; unsettled state of opinion concerning the reality of an event, or the truth of an assertion, etc.; hesitation.
Uncertainty of condition.
Suspicion; fear; apprehension; dread.
Difficulty expressed or urged for solution; point unsettled; objection.
doubt (v. t.)
To question or hold questionable; to withhold assent to; to hesitate to believe, or to be inclined not to believe; to withhold confidence from; to distrust; as, I have heard the story, but I doubt the truth of it.
To suspect; to fear; to be apprehensive of.
To fill with fear; to affright.
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doubt Sentence Examples
- I have no doubt that she will succeed in her new job.
- There is a lingering doubt in my mind about his innocence.
- Despite the overwhelming evidence, he still had doubts about the outcome of the case.
- I have no doubt that you will make the right decision.
- Her confidence wavered as a small doubt crept into her mind.
- He had no doubt that his plan would be successful.
- The scientist's doubt about the experiment's results led him to conduct further tests.
- The lawyer presented evidence to cast doubt on the witness's testimony.
- I have no doubt that you will ace that exam, given your hard work and dedication.
- The jury was left with a reasonable doubt and could not reach a unanimous verdict.
FAQs About the word doubt
the state of being unsure of something, uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something, consider unlikely or have doubts about, lack confid
skepticism, uncertainty, suspicion, mistrust, misdoubt, distrust,concern, reservation, query, disbelief
confidence, certainty, conviction, trust,trust, belief, belief, assurance, conviction, surety
I have no doubt that she will succeed in her new job.
There is a lingering doubt in my mind about his innocence.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, he still had doubts about the outcome of the case.
I have no doubt that you will make the right decision.
