Pronunciation

/dɑʊt/

Definitions

Noun

1. Doubt (noun): A feeling of uncertainty or mistrust about something’s truth or reliability; disbelief. Example: “She had doubts about his honesty.”
2. Questioning or mistrust: A state of being uncertain or unsure about one’s own beliefs or actions. Example: “He doubted his ability to finish the project on time.”
3. A matter for suspicion: Something that arouses doubt or suspicion. Example: “The evidence raised doubts about his innocence.”

Verb

1. To doubt: To have a lack of certainty or belief in something; to hesitate or question. Example: “I doubt whether he will come.”
2. To mistrust: To have a lack of confidence or belief in someone’s integrity or reliability. Example: “She doubted her boss’s intentions.”

Phrases

• “I doubt if it will rain” expresses uncertainty about the weather.
• “No one doubts his talent” means everyone believes in his skill.
• “She doubts herself sometimes” implies self-doubt.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “There was no doubt in her mind that she made the right decision.”
• Verb: “He doubts whether he’ll ever find true love.”
• As a verb phrase: “She began to doubt her initial assumption.”

Synonyms

• Uncertainty
• Suspicion
• Disbelief
• Misgivings
• Query
• Hesitation
• Disfavor
• Disaffection

Antonyms

• Certainty
• Faith
• Trust
• Confidence
• Assuredness
• Belief