doubts

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lack of faith, conviction; questioning n.
lack confidence in; question v.

NOUN

lack of faith, conviction; questioning

Synonyms

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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

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

STRONG

solution

WEAK

dependence reliance

VERB

lack confidence in; question

Synonyms

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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

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trust

STRONG

agree answer believe go along remain stay

WEAK

be certain not question rely

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doubts

Yet among skeptics, questions and doubts remain on the safety of chemical entities, fragrances included.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

But some analysts expressed doubts over what kind of investor the scheme would attract.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Yields on French bonds have surged in recent days on doubts about the government’s ability to narrow its large budget deficit, with some signs of spillovers to other highly-indebted governments in the currency area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The results follow a roughly 45% drop in Nike’s stock so far this year, reflecting doubts about the company’s turnaround plans under Hill’s leadership.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Not once has she ever wished to contact her departed mother, and she doubts her mother would want to speak with her if she could, especially through such complicated methods.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern