📖 doubt
A Feelings & Moods word — definition from our own bank
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doubt
noun1 senses
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something“the dubiousness of his claim”
- the state of being unsure of something
See also: doubtfulnessdubiousnessquestiondubietyincertitudeuncertainty
verb2 senses
- consider unlikely or have doubts about“I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage”
- lack confidence in or have doubts about“I doubt these reports”
← curiosity · all Feelings & Moods words · confidence →
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