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

Gulf states push China to restrain Iran Gulf states are pushing for China to rein in Iran as doubts grow about the US’ ability to end the five-month conflict. — semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Early today, the Pisces Moon may stir private doubts or behind-the-scenes frustration as Venus highlights work and wellness . — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

That expectation accurately reflects concerns that various justices have expressed about these laws, and their decision to finally take up the issue suggests those doubts run deep. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

Of course, there were doubts that Blagg was telling the truth about what happened the day his wife and daughter disappeared. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Rota’s gorgeous score swells sweetly as this affair is sketched, but Mario — older and wiser, to quote the Rodgers and Hammerstein song — has his doubts about a man who seems to him like a cad. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Now, doubts are held by the confederations that collectively have the power to get rid of him. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

But the public show of confidence hasn’t quieted longstanding doubts about Collins’ chances of ousting Ossoff. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Global chip peers were sold off on Friday as a surprise breakthrough from a Chinese AI startup renewed doubts over massive capex investment. — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Verb

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

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