doubt
doubt /ˈdaʊt/
noun
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()
The state of being unsure of something
(
doubtfulness
, dubiety
, dubiousness
, doubt
, incertitude
, uncertainty
)
the state of being unsure of something
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()
Uncertainty about the truth, factuality or existence of something
(
doubtfulness
, dubiousness
, doubt
, question
)
uncertainty about the truth, factuality or existence of something
The dubiousness of his claim
the dubiousness of his claim
There is no question about the validity of the enterprise
there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
verb
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()
Consider unlikely or have doubts about
(
doubt
)
consider unlikely or have doubts about
I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage
I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage
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()
Lack confidence in or have doubts about
(
doubt
)
lack confidence in or have doubts about
I doubt these reports
I doubt these reports
I suspect her true motives
I suspect her true motives
She distrusts her stepmother
she distrusts her stepmother