Synonyms of doubts

doubts 1 of 2

noun

plural of doubt

as in suspicions

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

• suspicions
• uncertainties
• skepticism
• concerns
• distrust
• mistrust
• misgivings
• anxieties
• reservations
• queries
• misdoubts
• dubitations
• dubieties
• disbeliefs
• paranoias
• incertitudes
• qualms
• compunctions
• tremors
• incredulities
• scruples
• niggles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beliefs
• assurances
• convictions
• confidences
• trusts
• certainties
• sureties
• certitudes
• faiths
• credences

doubts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of doubt

as in questions

to have no trust or confidence in

I doubt that you can do all that you say

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questions
• suspects
• mistrusts
• distrusts
• misdoubts
• disbelieves
• discounts
• negates
• discredits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depends (on or upon)
• banks (on or upon)
• trusts
• relies (on or upon)
• counts (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doubts

Noun

This baffling inconsistency has challenged planetary physics and raised doubts about how scientists interpret signals from distant worlds. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026

In the room itself, however, those doubts never surfaced. —Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026

When doubts appear, trust yourself enough not to back down. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026

After Wall Street’s worst day since the war began, Asian shares mostly fell Friday over growing doubts about the chances of de-escalation. —David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Many media industry insiders expressed serious doubts over whether Guthrie would return to television before law enforcement determined what happened to Nancy Guthrie. —Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

Andrea Riquier Oil prices popped back above $100 March 24, keeping gas prices elevated on doubts the détente in the Middle East will hold. —Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

The doubts, the long nights, and the decisions that quietly shape the direction of a business. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026

Looking at the Padres’ starting pitching, baseball analysts have doubts. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026

Verb

Maribel also doubts her own son will see a public school system fully tailored to meeting Voozeki’s needs. —Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026

Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026

Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country. —Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Nobody doubts the Reds’ attacking quality. —Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026

Kevin Duan, who was there to support one of the DJs, doubts it. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026

Monica doubts this highbrow Brit is capable of understanding Reggie’s rags-to-riches-to-infamy tale. —Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026

But those doubts notwithstanding, no other recent storm better illustrates the model differences that can persist almost through a storm’s start time. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026

Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026