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
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as in questions
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Noun
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Coupled with ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and elevated interest rates, many late-stage private companies may conclude that staying private is the safer bet, at least for now.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
One economist concluded the Fed’s slower rate of interest rate cuts — from four to two — were a result of uncertainties related to tariffs and immigration policies.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s reelection dashed the view that his first presidency was a mere aberration, and his second administration’s early, seismic actions on global trade, skepticism toward allies, and affection for erstwhile adversaries have already changed the United States’ role and image in the world.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Tesla’s history of hype and overpromising with FSD is legendary, increasing the validity of skepticism.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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