Definition
Definition of doubted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
probabilityconsidered unlikely or uncertain
- The success of the plan was doubted.
2.
trustnot believed or trusted
- His story was doubted by everyone.
Origin of doubted
Old English, dūfan (to dive)
Terms with doubted included in their meaning
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doubt
doubted or challenged
certain fact
cannot be denied or doubted
certainty
in a way that cannot be denied or doubted
trust
doubted or distrusted
statement idea
able to be discussed or doubted by others
certainty
in a way that cannot be doubted
doubt trust
cause to be doubted or distrusted
doubt
doubted or disputed
debatable issue
able to be argued or doubted by people
inquiry
being questioned or doubted
undeniable fact
something cannot be reasonably doubted or challenged
doubt
doubted or questioned after a decision
cannot be doubted
impossible to doubt or question in any way
doubt trust
likely to be doubted or thought dishonest
absolute truth
certainty that cannot be doubted or questioned
debate
in a way that can be questioned or doubted
doubt
subject to being discredited or doubted
undeniable fact
something that cannot be doubted or questioned
figurative
statement showing strong confidence you will achieve something doubted
doubtable
able to be questioned or doubted
cannot be doubted
impossible to challenge, dispute, or doubt
without doubt
in a manner not questioned or doubted
beyond criticism
in a way that cannot be criticized or doubted
fact
something that cannot be questioned or doubted
Examples of doubted in a sentence
The accuracy of the report was doubted. The doubted witness was called to testify again. Her doubted intentions made everyone wary.
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- French:douteux, contesté, ...
- German:ungewiss, bezweifelt, ...
- Italian:dubbio, non creduto, ...
- Spanish:dudoso, ...
- Portuguese:duvidoso, não confiável, ...
- Chinese:不确定的, 不信任的, ...
- Japanese:疑わしい, 疑われた, ...
- Arabic:مَشْكُوكٌ فِيه, غير موثوق, ...
- Hebrew:מוּטָל בְּסָפֵק, שָׁנוּי בְּסָפֵק, ...
- Russian:сомнительный, ...
- Ukrainian:сумнівний, недовірливий, ...
- Hindi:संदिग्ध, अविश्वसनीय, ...
Definition of doubt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
uncertaintystate of being unsure or uncertain
- There is doubt about the project's success.
2.
disbelieflack of belief or conviction
- His doubt in the plan was evident.
3.
philosophyTECH. method of questioning to find truthTECH.
- Doubt is essential in scientific inquiry.
Verb
1.
uncertaintytr./intr. feel uncertain about something's truth or possibilitytr./intr.
- I doubt his story is true.
2.
distrusttr. lack confidence in someone's honesty or reliabilitytr.
- She doubted his ability to keep a secret.
3.
belieftr. Rare be inclined to disbelieve a statement or claimtr. Rare
- He doubted the rumors about the new policy.
Expressions with doubt
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certainly or surely without any doubt
She will no doubt win the competition.
cause someone to feel uncertain or suspicious
The politician tried to sow doubt about the election results.
in a way that cannot be doubted
The evidence proved his innocence beyond doubt.
cause uncertainty about something's truth or validity
The new evidence cast doubt on his alibi.
expresses absolute certainty about something
There's no doubt about it, she's the best.
act cautiously if uncertain about something
When in doubt, ask for help.
giving someone credit despite limited proof
I gave her the benefit of the doubt and believed her story.
make something seem less certain or true
The new evidence cast doubt on his alibi.
experience persistent uncertainty about something
She had a nagging doubt about the job offer.
cause people to question the truth of something
The new evidence throws doubt on his alibi.
favorable judgment given without full evidence
She gave him the benefit of doubt in the argument.
in a way that leaves no doubt
She is beyond a doubt the best candidate.
with absolute certainty or assurance
The evidence proves his innocence beyond any doubt.
question the reality of what I see
I doubt my own eyes when I see the magic trick.
feel unsure if what is seen is real
He doubted his own eyes when he saw the magician disappear.
cause someone to be uncertain or suspicious
Her words planted doubt in his mind about the decision.
space for uncertainty or skepticism
There's too much room for doubt in his explanation..
small feelings of uncertainty or distrust
Her words planted seeds of doubt in his mind.
slight or minimal doubt
She believed his story without a shadow of a doubt.
slight suspicion or mistrust
He couldn't escape the shadow of doubt cast by the accusations.
state of anxiety caused by negative information
The constant fear uncertainty and doubt made investors hesitant to invest in the market.
brief feeling of uncertainty or hesitation
She felt a flicker of doubt about her decision.
small amount of uncertainty
There was a germ of doubt in his mind about the decision.
shows disbelief or skepticism about what was just said
"Will he win the race?" "I doubt it!"
Origin of doubt
Latin, dubitare (to doubt)
Examples of doubt in a sentence
Doubt lingered over the authenticity of the painting. There was doubt about the project's success. Her doubt was clear during the discussion. Philosophers often engage in doubt to challenge assumptions. Doubt can lead to deeper understanding in philosophy. I doubt we'll finish on time.
She began to doubt her own abilities. He doubted her story about the accident. They doubted the company's financial reports. She doubted his ability to finish the project. They doubted the authenticity of the painting.
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- French:doute, douter, ...
- German:Zweifel, bezweifeln, ...
- Italian:incertezza, dubitare, ...
- Spanish:duda, dudar, ...
- Portuguese:dúvida, duvidar, ...
- Chinese:疑虑, 不相信, ...
- Japanese:疑い, 疑う, ...
- Arabic:شَكّ, شَكَّ, ...
- Hebrew:סָפֵק, לְפַקְפֵּק בְּ, ...
- Russian:сомнение, сомневаться, ...
- Ukrainian:сумнів, сумніватися, ...
- Hindi:संदेह, संदेह करना, ...
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