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Doubting

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

Definition

feeling unsure or uncertain about something

Synonyms & similar words

doubt sceptical questioning skeptical skeptical uncertain distrustful disbelieving hesitant incredulous mistrustful questioning suspicious unbelieving unsure cynical disputing doubtful inquisitive negativistic perplexed skeptical suspicious tentative

Synonyms by register

Formal

hesitant skeptical questioning suspicious

Informal

unsure iffy on the fence wishy-washy

Literary

wavering irresolute vacillating

Antonyms

believing trusting certain convinced assured confident positive

Common collocations

  • doubting Thomas
  • doubting oneself
  • doubting the evidence
  • doubting his sincerity
  • doubting the outcome
  • doubting the story
  • doubting the future

Word family

noun doubt
verb doubt
adjective doubtful
adverb doubtfully

Usage note

Doubting often implies a lack of firm belief or conviction. It can range from mild uncertainty to strong skepticism.

Example sentences

  1. I am doubting whether I locked the door.
  2. He is doubting the accuracy of the news report.
  3. She is doubting her decision to quit her job.
  4. They are doubting the effectiveness of the medicine.
  5. The teacher is doubting the student's excuse for being late.

Quotes

  • Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. -Suzy Kassem
  • The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. -Daniel J. Boorstin
  • It's the uncertainty, the not knowing, that's the worst. -Anthony Horowitz

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