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

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

Execution remains the big question, but doubts around Apple's strategy have largely subsided. — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Platner’s defiant departure on Wednesday raised doubts that Democrats could unify behind a replacement, threatening their chances of taking control of the Senate in the midterm elections. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 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

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

Verb

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

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