Synonyms of doubting

doubting 1 of 2

adjective

as in skeptical

inclined to doubt or question claims

congenitally doubting viewers will wonder if there's anything real about that so-called reality show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skeptical
• suspicious
• questioning
• cautious
• disbelieving
• careful
• incredulous
• unbelieving
• wary
• distrustful
• suspecting
• mistrustful
• show-me
• paranoid
• cynical
• negativistic
• curious
• unsure
• puzzled
• leery
• experienced
• watchful
• critical
• quizzical
• unconvinced
• uncertain
• guarded
• inquisitive
• knowing
• hesitant
• worldly
• undecided
• inquiring
• gun-shy
• undetermined
• sophisticated
• nosy
• worldly-wise
• unsettled
• snoopy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• trusting
• credulous
• uncritical
• gullible
• unquestioning
• trustful
• sure
• naive
• certain
• confident
• positive
• unknowing
• green
• innocent
• unsophisticated
• simple
• ingenuous
• unworldly
• simpleminded
• wide-eyed
• inexperienced
• raw
• childlike
• idealistic
• impractical
• callow
• careless
• deceived
• unsuspecting
• heedless
• unsuspicious
• unwary
• duped
• tricked
• beguiled
• gulled

doubting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of doubt

as in questioning

to have no trust or confidence in

I doubt that you can do all that you say

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questioning
• suspecting
• distrusting
• mistrusting
• misdoubting
• disbelieving
• discounting
• discrediting
• negating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• trusting
• depending (on or upon)
• relying (on or upon)
• counting (on or upon)
• banking (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doubting

Verb

And without doubting the ongoing popularity of Toy Story and its sequels, the group most likely to look with special fondness upon Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the like are those who saw the first movie 31 years ago — once again, the parents. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026

All of those Republicans are seriously doubting the president here, Senator Graham. — CBS News, 21 June 2026

On Tuesday, as Argentina began defense of its World Cup championship, the doubters are no longer doubting. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 17 June 2026

Because of that, investors are perhaps doubting this attempt as well. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 June 2026

There was no doubting the legitimacy of that one. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Richards had begun privately doubting the timeline—traveling to Paris and London for modeling work, looking around, and noticing an absence of catastrophe. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026

That said, there’s little doubting Ross’ competence or professionalism. — The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026

Previous statements doubting Venezuela’s sovereignty over the past 25 years have been met with immediate derision from senior government officials, including the president. — Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

Phrases Containing doubting

• doubting Thomas