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plural of misdoubt
as in doubts
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something whatever misdoubts I had about the candidate's qualifications were erased by the interview

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misdoubts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of misdoubt
as in questions
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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Noun
  • And while Waddle won’t be the one to admit to people’s doubts, his teammate Malilk Washington certainly can speak for him.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
  • For investors, even opposition threats of repeal weaken confidence by raising doubts about long-term policy stability.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Everybody always questions his defense and everything else.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While Kopalyan and Alili see the Accords as a credible initiative, there are suspicions on the ground in Syunik too—and in particular that Azerbaijani forces could use the deal as a way to ultimately secure control for themselves.
    Michele Crestani, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • While Hern was not accused of causing his wife's death, court records show that authorities had suspicions to the contrary.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Trigg was labeled as an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman and is still proving himself in several areas (on and off the field), but his talent is undeniable and improved consistency in 2025 will help suppress any concerns.
    Dane Brugler, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The findings come amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers and growing concerns over outdated aviation safety equipment.
    Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Misdoubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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