misdoubting

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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  • Fattman brought about an early end to Monday’s Senate session by doubting the presence of a quorum.
    State House News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
  • If people begin doubting the integrity of the contests, there will still be plenty to bet on.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Misdoubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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