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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  • And if anyone thinks goalie Jakub Dobeš might suddenly be doubting himself after allowing four goals in Game 1, think again.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • And the experience of the year of negotiations has left many disillusioned, with some 70% doubting that peace talks will lead to a lasting solution.
    Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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  • At a recent town hall, that concern was raised directly, The Phoenix reported, with some alumni and community members questioning whether removing Trotter’s name constitutes revisionism.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
  • She was criticized publicly by some colleagues as well anonymous government officials who were quoted in Israeli and international media questioning her motives.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
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“Misdoubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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