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Definition of misdoubtnext
as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people

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Noun
  • In the lead-up to the 2022 vote, Jair Bolsonaro repeatedly cast unfounded doubts on Brazil's electronic voting system.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The suspects are innocent unless proven guilty by proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Farley compared the concern to the skepticism that workers have historically shown toward time-and-motion studies.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Though the Senate bill, and an identical version in the house, is bipartisan, in conservative circles the idea is facing some skepticism.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The former Laker is being held on suspicion of family violence assault causing bodily injury, with no bond currently set, according to the Hunt County jail’s booking records.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His efforts, however, encountered their greatest obstacle after World War II due to the suspicions aroused by Philip’s family’s uncomfortable ties to the Nazis.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Misdoubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubt. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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