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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And without doubting the ongoing popularity of Toy Story and its sequels, the group most likely to look with special fondness upon Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the like are those who saw the first movie 31 years ago — once again, the parents.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
All of those Republicans are seriously doubting the president here, Senator Graham.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026

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Blurring the boundaries between reality and delusion, psychological horror explores the mind in all its complexity, often leaving audiences questioning their own perceptions.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
As the collection makes clear, Aviv prefers restless questioning to closure or complacency.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of questioning

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