misdoubting

Definition of misdoubtingnext
present participle of misdoubt
as in doubting
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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  • That’s despite a majority of Americans doubting his handling of trade policy, according to new Pew Research Center data.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • There’s people out here really doubting us.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, Pattinson is like a manic roller coaster on screen, increasingly off the rails as the weight of Emma’s reveal has Charlie questioning everything and reacting badly to the situation.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Misdoubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubting. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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