Doubt
noun
A feeling of not being sure or certain about something.
She had doubt about his abilities to complete the project on time
Often appears as...
- cast doubt on
- have serious doubts
verb
To have no confidence or belief in someone or something.
I doubt he's ever been there
Often appears as...
- doubt the truth
- doubt one's abilities
noun
A situation or issue where there is uncertainty or lack of surety.
They solved their doubts by discussing it together
Often appears as...
- resolve a doubt
- doubt arises
noun
A person who is habitually suspicious or unbelieving.
He is a notorious doubt who never trusts anyone
Often appears as...
- become a doubt
- act like a doubt
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A feeling of not being sure or certain about something.
She had doubt about his abilities to complete the project on time
Often appears as...
- cast doubt on
- have serious doubts
verb
To have no confidence or belief in someone or something.
I doubt he's ever been there
Often appears as...
- doubt the truth
- doubt one's abilities
noun
A situation or issue where there is uncertainty or lack of surety.
They solved their doubts by discussing it together
Often appears as...
- resolve a doubt
- doubt arises
noun
A person who is habitually suspicious or unbelieving.
He is a notorious doubt who never trusts anyone
Often appears as...
- become a doubt
- act like a doubt
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Uncertainty
Use 'doubt' to show you're unsure, adding intensity to your uncertainty.
I doubt we'll make it in time.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Direct Denial
Say 'I have my doubts' to softly disagree without directly saying 'no'.
I have my doubts about this theory.
Pro Tip 3/3Seeking Reassurance
Use 'doubt' to invite others to reassure or convince you on a point.
I doubt it's safe, can you convince me?
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Uncertainty
Use 'doubt' to show you're unsure, adding intensity to your uncertainty.
I doubt we'll make it in time.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Direct Denial
Say 'I have my doubts' to softly disagree without directly saying 'no'.
I have my doubts about this theory.
Pro Tip 3/3Seeking Reassurance
Use 'doubt' to invite others to reassure or convince you on a point.
I doubt it's safe, can you convince me?
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Uncertainty
Use 'doubt' to show you're unsure, adding intensity to your uncertainty.
I doubt we'll make it in time.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Direct Denial
Say 'I have my doubts' to softly disagree without directly saying 'no'.
I have my doubts about this theory.
Pro Tip 3/3Seeking Reassurance
Use 'doubt' to invite others to reassure or convince you on a point.
I doubt it's safe, can you convince me?
Compare with
ambivalencecertaintydisbeliefdistrustdubietyhesitateindecisionmisgivingqualmskepticismsuspicion
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Video examples
How many universes are...
But quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle. I mean, the theory's been proven true beyond all doubt, but interpreting it is baffling. And some physicists think you can only un-baffle it if you imagine that huge numbers of parallel universes are being spawned every moment, and many of these universes would actually be very like the world we're in,
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Seven Superpowered...
these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're about to become a delicious snack so while we may think of their cloak of invisibility as an incredible superpower i doubt every fish is going to agree with that but hey everyone's gotta eat
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Questions No One Knows...
How's your brain doing? Quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle. I mean, the theory's been proven true beyond all doubt, but interpreting it is baffling, and some physicists think you can only un-baffle it if you imagine that huge numbers of parallel universes are being spawned every moment,
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Lion vs Tiger - Who...
Have respect for them, but no, they cannot be tamed. They are extremely dangerous animals. They're not a pet that you can take home. They are a wild animal whose instincts are always going to come out. Wherever it's at a young age or an old age. There's no doubt about it.
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Do You Believe? PIPE Brain...
grandpa are you happy and now this woman seems to be in a deep supernatural conversation with her deceased grandfather yes are you starting to believe the beginning but after doing an experiencing it like I there's no way I can doubt it now I think at this point
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
without question. The second chord is C minor, a sour sonority that mirrors Tamino's sadness and doubt in the middle of the opera. That's when his world and notions of good and evil get turned on their heads.
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Why do people join...
And in many cases, members may willingly submit out of desire to belong and to attain the promised rewards. The cult environment discourages critical thinking, making it hard to voice doubts
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How I responded to...
I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help. And whenever I had any doubts, I started to receive feedback like this. This entire experience has shown me
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How to disrupt...
that we switch guideposts a goalpost he said the field was planted giving us an unfair advantage although I doubted the science on that I agreed another
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Bring on the learning...
No doubt, something fascinating was happening then, which the Americans among us will be aware of. But he said
Video examples
How many universes are...
But quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle. I mean, the theory's been proven true beyond all doubt, but interpreting it is baffling. And some physicists think you can only un-baffle it if you imagine that huge numbers of parallel universes are being spawned every moment, and many of these universes would actually be very like the world we're in,
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're about to become a delicious snack so while we may think of their cloak of invisibility as an incredible superpower i doubt every fish is going to agree with that but hey everyone's gotta eat
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
How's your brain doing? Quantum theory adds a whole new wrinkle. I mean, the theory's been proven true beyond all doubt, but interpreting it is baffling, and some physicists think you can only un-baffle it if you imagine that huge numbers of parallel universes are being spawned every moment,
Video examples
Lion vs Tiger - Who...
Have respect for them, but no, they cannot be tamed. They are extremely dangerous animals. They're not a pet that you can take home. They are a wild animal whose instincts are always going to come out. Wherever it's at a young age or an old age. There's no doubt about it.
Video examples
Do You Believe? PIPE Brain...
grandpa are you happy and now this woman seems to be in a deep supernatural conversation with her deceased grandfather yes are you starting to believe the beginning but after doing an experiencing it like I there's no way I can doubt it now I think at this point
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
without question. The second chord is C minor, a sour sonority that mirrors Tamino's sadness and doubt in the middle of the opera. That's when his world and notions of good and evil get turned on their heads.
Video examples
Why do people join...
And in many cases, members may willingly submit out of desire to belong and to attain the promised rewards. The cult environment discourages critical thinking, making it hard to voice doubts
Video examples
How I responded to...
I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help. And whenever I had any doubts, I started to receive feedback like this. This entire experience has shown me
Video examples
How to disrupt...
that we switch guideposts a goalpost he said the field was planted giving us an unfair advantage although I doubted the science on that I agreed another
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
No doubt, something fascinating was happening then, which the Americans among us will be aware of. But he said
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Adele
English Singer
I doubt I'll be singing forever, because at some point people aren't going to want to hear my music, and I hope that I'll still get the opportunity to write songs.
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Stacey Abrams
American Politician
When people doubt your right to be somewhere, the responsibility falls on you to prove over and over again that you deserve to be there.
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Napoleon Hill
American Author
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
As you get older, you're not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn't running the show. You take out all the self-agonizing.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
I doubt that most people with short-term thinking love the natural world enough to save it.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I think so many people live their whole life in fear and doubt and shame.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies.
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Hector Bellerin
Spanish Athlete
I doubt I'm the fastest player in the world!
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
I'm not going to doubt my life.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
When in doubt tell the truth.
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Adele
English Singer
I doubt I'll be singing forever, because at some point people aren't going to want to hear my music, and I hope that I'll still get the opportunity to write songs.
Quote examples
Stacey Abrams
American Politician
When people doubt your right to be somewhere, the responsibility falls on you to prove over and over again that you deserve to be there.
Quote examples
Napoleon Hill
American Author
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
As you get older, you're not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn't running the show. You take out all the self-agonizing.
Quote examples
E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
I doubt that most people with short-term thinking love the natural world enough to save it.
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
I think so many people live their whole life in fear and doubt and shame.
Quote examples
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies.
Quote examples
Hector Bellerin
Spanish Athlete
I doubt I'm the fastest player in the world!
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
I'm not going to doubt my life.
Quote examples
Mark Twain
American Writer
When in doubt tell the truth.
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