as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
whatever misdoubts I had about the candidate's qualifications were erased by the interview
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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
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There is no doubt that not having to play the next day has its benefits.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025 -
For subsumed within Lincoln’s willingness to accept the Chicago nomination was knowledge — perhaps without a doubt — of what actions by states were to come and what actions were morally right for the government to pursue.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The idea that some demonstrators were being compensated sparked wider skepticism.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
20 May 2025
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Ziff, in spite of some family skepticism toward Margouleff and his scheme, agreed.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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His protectionist advisers have encouraged his suspicions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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In a voice-over, the responding officer, Mark Raposo, recalls his suspicions en route.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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“Misdoubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubt. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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