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

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

As tech stocks waver on doubts the AI boom will prove sustainable, India is emerging as a safe haven for global investors looking to hedge their bets and weather the volatility, Bloomberg wrote. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

By early 1775, Quebec’s governor complained that this letter was stirring up the population by planting dangerous doubts about British imperial authority. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

No one has any doubts so far, but anadromous salmonids, being mostly large and silver, tend to resemble each other at times. — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

The inconsistency in messaging raises further doubts that negotiators can meet their 60-day deadline after the two sides traded attacks over the weekend, straining their already fragile ceasefire. — Deva Lee, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 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

Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 12th House of Rest and Reflection, stirring old worries, unfinished conversations, and behind-the-scenes doubts. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Verb

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

In its complaint, FECR cast doubts as to whether commuter rail on the corridor would even be possible. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026

There’s also doubts over whether many of the job cut announcements so far have truly been related to AI. — Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026

Alternatives to the strait Whether or not Iran institutionalizes its control over the strait, doubts about the long-term security of the waterway will remain. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026