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

My judgments have never been attacked by an individual doubting my credibility! — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Arday became the focus of hundreds of articles doubting his credibility and denigrating his character in the British and international media. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

The Internet armchair critics crying foul and other automakers squinting real hard can all stop wondering, questioning, and doubting whether the Ford Mustang GTD Competition achieved the unthinkable on street-legal tires. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

The pressure wasn’t necessarily about doubting her own abilities. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Forgive me for doubting that Eisen’s advocacy for this case is animated by his concern about ensuring theatrical windows for new releases. — Chris Wallace, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

With Villa manager Unai Emery doubting the wisdom of triggering the clause to buy him, Elliott was frozen out. — James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2026

However, Korotaev leans on the side of doubting any decisive impact from Fedorov. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

All the while, Donnie berated her for doubting him and demanded an apology. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Phrases Containing doubting

• doubting Thomas