doubted

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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This is a little different from the car industry bailouts during the financial crisis, because nobody doubted that those companies would have strong demand for their services going forward.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

He doubted the incident would escalate, given the close collaboration between the security services of both countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Brent crude and WTI climbed as markets doubted US approval of Iran’s peace offer.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Her work became famous in 1970 when she appeared on the cover of National Geographic but Attenborough doubted she would allow a film crew anywhere near her gorillas.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

I was tempted to wake Georgie and try to explain about Lissa and me, but I doubted it would help.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn