doubt

Meaning

to feel uncertain about something; to question

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

Example Sentences

I doubt he will come to the party.

There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.

She had doubts about the success of the plan.

Example Expressions

beyond doubt

Synonyms

question, suspect, mistrust, hesitate, uncertainty, skepticism, suspicion, disbelief, hesitation

Entry 1

question, suspect, mistrust, hesitate

Entry 2

uncertainty, skepticism, mistrust, suspicion

Entry 3

uncertainty, suspicion, disbelief, hesitation

Antonyms

trust, believe, accept, certainty, confidence, belief, assurance

Entry 1

trust, believe, accept, certainty

Entry 2

certainty, confidence, trust, belief

Entry 3

certainty, confidence, assurance

Collocations

cast doubt, serious doubt, reasonable doubt, without doubt, doubt someone's ability, beyond doubt, raise doubt, doubt remains

Entry 1

cast doubt, serious doubt, reasonable doubt, without doubt, doubt someone's ability

Entry 2

without doubt, cast doubt, beyond doubt

Entry 3

cast doubt, beyond doubt, raise doubt, doubt remains