MISDOUBTING Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

misdoubting

verb

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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Even when women aren’t being brushed off by the medical system, the sheer lack of education can leave them doubting their own sanity.

— Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
That dream might look far-fetched to many watching this weekend, but be careful when doubting Djokovic.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of doubting

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Missouri Supreme Court judges, while questioning a state attorney representing Hoskins, repeatedly pressed for Hoskins to send out guidance Thursday to use the 2022 version of the congressional districts.

— DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Economists balked at the proposal, questioning whether any future Congress, regardless of party control, would pass a plan that would balloon the national debt and annual deficit.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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