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

The fun along with — of course — the doubts, the surprises, the deadlines, the page count. — Lisa Kudrow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The contretemps later that year with Japan only further raised doubts about Beijing’s command over the industry. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Voyah faced similar doubts after publishing footage of its Passion S completing the loop. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

But, when kuru deaths continued, there were doubts that the men had told the truth, and the meetings stopped. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Oceanside has worked for years to get its neighbors on board with plans to restore and retain sand on its eroding beaches south of the municipal pier, but some Carlsbad residents still have their doubts. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

But the new executive order advises that the MMR be separated into three individual shots — a dramatic change that goes against broad scientific consensus and a suggestion that could raise doubts. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

But behind the pomp and ceremony of official Washington, the meeting will reveal two wary superpowers projecting their doubts and apprehensions onto the other. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Still, Shuter reported that Stewart’s doubts about Meghan’s credibility reflect what many in Hollywood have been thinking for years. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Israeli government said in a message in English that conversations were deep and constructive, while a message in Hebrew, attributed to an anonymous Israeli official, emphasized disagreements and said that Israel doubts Hamas will disarm. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

But almost no one doubts that they are protected by the First Amendment. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Forbes probably won’t sue Despite the range of legal theories available, Friedman doubts Forbes will actually bring a case. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Zhang doubts the move will derail development of AI companion services substantially, though, since tech companies are working on alternatives. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Energy company Equinor doubts the bloc will hit even its softened 80% winter target. — semafor.com, 31 July 2026

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