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

But the public show of confidence hasn’t quieted longstanding doubts about Collins’ chances of ousting Ossoff. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Markets sink on global selloff in chip stocks A global selloff in chip stocks dragged markets down Thursday, as record earnings from TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, failed to quell doubts over the sustainability of AI spending. — semafor.com, 20 July 2026

The war in the Middle East raised doubts about whether the Iranian team would show up at all. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

The unity shown in Ankara will only stimulate additional doubts over Moscow’s capacity to end the conflict favorably. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Global chip peers were sold off on Friday as a surprise breakthrough from a Chinese AI startup renewed doubts over massive capex investment. — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026

However, these doubts were put to rest when Kloss was later photographed leaving the wedding venue, Madison Square Garden. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026

At 34, his recurring issues raise serious doubts about his career longevity, making retirement a distinct possibility. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

England fly to Miami on Friday with new selection doubts over key pair Declan Rice and Marc Guehi ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with Norway. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Verb

The monastic Wiesler eventually comes to believe Dreyman is harmless and in the process doubts the very foundations of autocracy itself. — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Kerr doubts his name will remain atop the record books for another 27 years. — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Being proactive means seeing these currents and establishing your ownership before anyone even doubts it. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

However, Morehouse, who has spent more than a decade campaigning for the return of American children abducted to Japan, doubts the amendment to Japan’s Civil Code will bring significant change. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

With her tight security, especially after the wedding, Lawrence doubts the public would even know if the couple was throwing their first Fourth of July bash as husband and wife in Rhode Island. — Bella Decrescenzo, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Because of South Florida's isolation, Carr doubts news of the Declaration of Independence reached the area's small population. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Of course, the internet being the internet, there is a loud contingent that doubts Lefty’s legitimacy. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026