as in doubted
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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Christene Chadwick Moss, the first African-American female board president of Fort Worth ISD, said that, as principal, Benton dedicated herself to enhancing Dunbar’s environment and fostering a strong sense of pride and community — even when people doubted if a woman could do the job.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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But historian Tani Munz writes that American Adrian Wenner doubted Frisch’s theory itself, leading to a decades-long feud.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Oct. 2025
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The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The proposition stems from a legal challenge that questioned Mayor Kevin Hartke’s and two predecessors’ mayoral terms.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Misdoubted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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