Synonyms for

Doubted

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

Definition

to believe something may not be true or accurate

Synonyms & similar words

doubt mistrusted skeptical questioned suspected disbelieved uncertain hesitant distrustful incredulous unconvinced dubious suspicious discredited disputed negated rejected misgave challenged queried wondered

Synonyms by register

Formal

questioned disputed challenged hesitated

Informal

second-guessed wondered about wasn't sure about had reservations

Literary

wavered misdoubted demurred

Antonyms

believed trusted accepted affirmed convinced assured certain

Common collocations

  • doubted his ability
  • doubted the outcome
  • doubted the truth
  • doubted the evidence
  • doubted his innocence
  • doubted the wisdom
  • doubted the possibility

Word family

noun doubt
verb doubt
adjective doubtful
adverb doubtfully

Usage note

The past tense 'doubted' is commonly used to express uncertainty or lack of belief in something previously stated or presented. It can sometimes imply skepticism.

Example sentences

  1. I doubted that my team would win the game.
  2. She doubted his honesty when he said he didn't take the money.
  3. He doubted the validity of the research findings.
  4. The scientist doubted the accuracy of the experiment's results.
  5. I doubted my ability to complete the task on time.

Quotes

  • I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. - Xenocrates
  • Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom. - George Iles
  • All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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