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doubts

NOUN

lack of faith, conviction; questioning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguity apprehension confusion difficulty disbelief distrust fear hesitation misgiving mistrust problem qualm reluctance skepticism suspense suspicion uncertainty

STRONG

agnosticism demurral diffidence dilemma discredit disquiet dubiety dubiousness faithlessness faltering hesitancy incertitude incredulity indecision irresolution perplexity quandary rejection scruple vacillation wavering

WEAK

lack of confidence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

belief calm calmness certainty clarity confidence definiteness ease faith knowledge sureness trust

STRONG

solution

WEAK

dependence reliance

VERB

lack confidence in; question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust hesitate impugn suspect

STRONG

challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute fear fluctuate imagine insinuate misgive mistrust query scruple surmise vacillate waver

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be dubious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question give no credence harbor suspicion have qualms misdoubt not buy read differently shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat take dim view of wonder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

trust

STRONG

agree answer believe go along remain stay

WEAK

be certain not question rely

Example Sentences

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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen offered $56 billion, or $125 per share, to acquire eBay, but Wall Street doubts the deal.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

As the season has progressed, there have been doubts about whether Gyokeres is the right fit for Arsenal, particularly against elite opposition.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Levin has backed candidates before who faced similar doubts about their viability.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Matt Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank, said he doubts Warsh will end the every-meeting presser schedule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

I like it not, and I have grave doubts; but I fear to affright her, and so I am silent of it.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker