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Definition of doubt
transitive verb
1 archaic a : fear I doubt I have been beguiled — Sir Walter Scottb : suspect
2 : to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about He doubts everyone's word.
3a : to lack confidence in : distrust find myself doubting him even when I know that he is honest — H. L. Menckenb : to consider unlikely I doubt if I can go
intransitive verb
: to be uncertain
doubter
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Examples of doubt in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of doubt
Middle English douten, from Anglo-French duter, douter, from Latin dubitare to be in doubt; akin to Latin dubius dubious
doubt
Definition of doubt
1a : uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-makingb : a deliberate suspension of judgment
2 : a state of affairs giving rise to uncertainty, hesitation, or suspense the outcome is still in doubt
3a : a lack of confidence : distrust has doubts about his abilitiesb : an inclination not to believe or accept a claim met with doubt
no doubt
Examples of doubt in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of doubt
see 1doubt
Synonym Discussion of doubt
DOUBT Defined for English Language Learners
doubt
playDefinition of doubt for English Language Learners
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: to be uncertain about (something) : to believe that (something) may not be true or is unlikely
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: to have no confidence in (someone or something)
doubt
Definition of doubt for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something
DOUBT Defined for Kids
Definition of doubt for Students
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.
Definition of doubt for Students
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.
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