Synonyms of doubt
4 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for doubt is distrust. Other synonyms of doubt are mistrust, incertitude and disbelief.
Synonyms and similar words for doubt
verbTo consider questionable or unlikely; to hesitate to believe; to lack confidence in; to question.
nounDisbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or...
- incertitude formalUncertainty, doubt, insecurity.
nounA point of uncertainty, especially a yes/no or a multiple-choice question.
Opposite of doubt
nounDisbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or...
nounA point of uncertainty, especially a yes/no or a multiple-choice question.
- tenetAn opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.
Meaning of doubt
- verb To consider questionable or unlikely; to hesitate to believe; to lack confidence in; to question.
- verb To harbour suspicion about; suspect.
- verb To anticipate with dread or fear; to apprehend.
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Questions about synonyms of doubt
- What is another word for doubt?
- Doubt has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as distrust, mistrust, incertitude and disbelief.
- What is the opposite of doubt?
- The opposite of doubt is tenet. Other antonyms of doubt are faith, confidence and belief.
- What does doubt mean?
- Doubt means to consider questionable or unlikely; to hesitate to believe; to lack confidence in; to question.
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