Synonyms for

Doubt

Verb / daʊt / Another word for doubt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel uncertain or unsure about something.

Synonyms & similar words

question doubtfulness dubiousness incertitude uncertainty certainty dubiety uncertainty skepticism hesitation mistrust disbelief suspicion insecurity apprehension misgiving distrust unclear question wonder discredit dubious unbelief dilemma ambiguity confusion perplexity

Synonyms by register

Formal

skepticism hesitation uncertainty apprehension

Informal

hesitancy question wonder suspicion

Literary

misgiving qualm unease

Antonyms

belief certainty assurance conviction faith confidence trust

Common collocations

  • cast doubt on
  • without a doubt
  • in doubt
  • express doubt
  • serious doubt
  • raise doubt
  • seed of doubt
  • full of doubt

Word family

noun doubt
verb doubt
adjective doubtful
adverb doubtfully

Usage note

While 'doubt' can be used as a verb, it is more commonly used as a noun. Be mindful of the register when choosing synonyms; 'skepticism' is more formal than 'wonder'.

Example sentences

  1. I have a doubt that the answer to this question is correct.
  2. She doubts whether she should take the job offer.
  3. He expressed his doubt about the new policy.
  4. The teacher had doubts about the student's excuse for being late.
  5. I am filled with doubt about my ability to do well on this test.

Quotes

  • Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one. - Voltaire
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The only way to remove doubt is to take action. - Brian Tracy

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