misdoubted

past tense of misdoubt
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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  • Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
    Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • Still, Tom Bartošák-Harlow, a spokesman for the International Chamber of Shipping, a trade association for shipowners and operators, doubted whether merchant ships would quickly start their engines and head for the exit.
    Tom Bowman, NPR, 17 June 2026
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  • Riff questioned Hochman on Thursday about what legal grounds a judge had to halt a payout that the five county supervisors wanted to move forward despite the fraud allegations that first came to light in October.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Tangipa also questioned how districts would verify eligibility while protecting employee privacy.
    June 24, CBS News, 25 June 2026
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“Misdoubted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubted. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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