doubt

noun/verb
/daʊt/

Meaning

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something
to feel uncertain about something; to question
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

Example Sentences

She had doubts about the success of the plan.

I doubt he will come to the party.

There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.

Example Expressions

beyond doubt

Synonyms

uncertainty, suspicion, disbelief, hesitation, question, suspect, mistrust, hesitate, skepticism
Entry 1
uncertainty, suspicion, disbelief, hesitation
Entry 2
question, suspect, mistrust, hesitate
Entry 3
uncertainty, skepticism, mistrust, suspicion

Antonyms

certainty, confidence, assurance, trust, believe, accept, belief
Entry 1
certainty, confidence, assurance
Entry 2
trust, believe, accept, certainty
Entry 3
certainty, confidence, trust, belief

Collocations

cast doubt, beyond doubt, raise doubt, doubt remains, serious doubt, reasonable doubt, without doubt, doubt someone's ability
Entry 1
cast doubt, beyond doubt, raise doubt, doubt remains
Entry 2
cast doubt, serious doubt, reasonable doubt, without doubt, doubt someone's ability
Entry 3
without doubt, cast doubt, beyond doubt

More Example Sentences

We agreed to start early without doubt.

They slowly stopped doubting themselves.

He agreed to wait a little without doubt.

They eventually stopped doubting the plan.

She agreed to join the meeting without doubt.

He agreed to pay back the money without doubt.

They agreed to follow the rules without doubt.

I agreed to take responsibility without doubt.

She agreed to explain everything without doubt.

They gradually stopped doubting themselves without noticing.

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