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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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  1. doubting
  2. questioning
Verb
  • This quest to believe in love again, while doubting whether it can be found is akin to a spiritual awakening.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Brizé weaves between these absurd moments and two slow-simmering crises that cause Carla to begin doubting her diehard commitment to work.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of doubting
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  • And Hill sent board members a 14-page memorandum with more than 200 pages of exhibits, alleging the board had tried to extort her and questioning ties between board members and CMS contractors.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But Rubin’s song selection and line of questioning never toss the artist a curious misfire or label fiasco to unpack.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of questioning
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“Misdoubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubting. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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