Doubt — synonyms, definition

1. doubt (Noun)

amazement apprehension complication compunction confusion cynicism dejection demurral dilemma disbelief discouragement dishonesty distrust doubtfulness dubiety dubiousness enigma faithlessness faltering fluctuation • • •

doubt (Noun) — The state of being unsure of something.

doubt (Noun) — Uncertainty about the truth, factuality or existence of something. ex. "the doubt of his claim"

cognitive state precariousness state of mind uncertainness uncertainty arriere pensee disbelief distrust incredulity indecision indecisiveness irresolution mental rejection mental reservation misgiving mistrust peradventure reservation scepticism skepticism suspense suspicion

2. doubt (Verb)

criticize discredit dispute distrust falter hesitate mistrust oppugn ponder query question scruple stagger stick stickle suspect vacillate waver wonder at

doubt (Verb) — Consider unlikely or have doubts about. ex. "I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage"

doubt (Verb) — Lack confidence in or have doubts about. ex. "I doubt these reports"

disbelieve discredit distrust mistrust suspect