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

Even a former Tesla executive who spoke to Forbes on condition of anonymity expressed doubts about the vehicle winning people over due to its design. —Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026

For now, those doubts have done little to dent her standing. —Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026

Beyond environmental and economic concerns, doubts about governance and transparency have also emerged. —Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026

Jurors express doubts Six of the eight living jurors from the 1992 trial do not object to commutation, according to the clemency petition. —CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026

Conversely, bitcoin has often traded down alongside other risk-on assets such as equities amid periods of high macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, raising doubts about its utility as a safe haven. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026

Technical doubts and stealth concerns Skepticism around the SM-39 centers on physics as much as design. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026

Both parties have similar doubts about clinching any bipartisan accord on immigration enforcement. —Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026

But these doubts often stem from fear rather than fact. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026

Verb

Its shares promptly fell because, well, Wall Street doubts if this AI stuff is really useful enough to warrant such a big investment. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026

Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at the University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state's arguments will be successful. —Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026

Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state’s arguments will be successful. —Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026

Hard to track arrests Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state’s arguments will be successful. —Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026

Saber, too, doubts the utility of American military engagement beyond such an operation. —Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026

Nobody around the club now doubts that ‘El Espartano’ will bring huge commitment and passion to one of the most challenging managerial jobs in world sport. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026

Exxon, Conoco doubts But Exxon and Conoco will need reassurances to return to Venezuela, Wright said. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026