Synonyms for

Doubts

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

Definition

Doubts are feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

Synonyms & similar words

question doubt doubtfulness dubiousness incertitude uncertainty certainty dubiety uncertainty hesitation distrust skepticism disbelief misgivings suspicion dubiety indecision apprehension qualms unclearness ambiguity vagueness indeterminacy insecurity unbelief distrustfulness scepticism dubiousness

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehensions reservations hesitations misgivings

Informal

hesitations second thoughts jitters nerves

Literary

qualms scruples unease

Antonyms

certainty confidence assurance conviction belief faith trust

Common collocations

  • harbor doubts
  • express doubts
  • voice doubts
  • cast doubt
  • raise doubts
  • seed of doubt
  • overcome doubts
  • banish doubts

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 between formal and informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I have doubts about my ability to solve this problem.
  2. She expressed doubts about the accuracy of the report.
  3. I have doubts about the safety of that ride.
  4. He had doubts about the sincerity of her apology.
  5. There are doubts about the effectiveness of the new medication.

Quotes

  • Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. - Suzy Kassem
  • Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love. - William Shakespeare
  • A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it. - Alexandre Dumas

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