doubted
ˈdaʊtɪd
Definition

Definition of doubted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
probabilityconsidered unlikely or uncertain
  • The success of the plan was doubted.
questionable uncertain unlikely
2.
trustnot believed or trusted
  • His story was doubted by everyone.
distrusted mistrusted suspected
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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

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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  1. French:douteux, contesté, ...
  2. German:ungewiss, bezweifelt, ...
  3. Italian:dubbio, non creduto, ...
  4. Spanish:dudoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:duvidoso, não confiável, ...
  6. Chinese:不确定的, 不信任的, ...
  7. Japanese:疑わしい, 疑われた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْكُوكٌ فِيه, غير موثوق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּטָל בְּסָפֵק, שָׁנוּי בְּסָפֵק, ...
  10. Russian:сомнительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сумнівний, недовірливий, ...
  12. Hindi:संदिग्ध, अविश्वसनीय, ...
doubt
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Definition of doubt - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
uncertaintystate of being unsure or uncertain
  • There is doubt about the project's success.
indecision uncertainty
2.
disbelieflack of belief or conviction
  • His doubt in the plan was evident.
skepticism suspicion uncertainty
3.
philosophyTECH.method of questioning to find truthTECH.
  • Doubt is essential in scientific inquiry.
inquiry skepticism

Verb

1.
uncertaintytr./intr.feel uncertain about something's truth or possibilitytr./intr.
  • I doubt his story is true.
distrust question suspect
2.
distrusttr.lack confidence in someone's honesty or reliabilitytr.
  • She doubted his ability to keep a secret.
mistrust question suspect
3.
belieftr.Rarebe inclined to disbelieve a statement or claimtr.Rare
  • He doubted the rumors about the new policy.
disbelieve mistrust
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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.

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.

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  1. French:doute, douter, ...
  2. German:Zweifel, bezweifeln, ...
  3. Italian:incertezza, dubitare, ...
  4. Spanish:duda, dudar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dúvida, duvidar, ...
  6. Chinese:疑虑, 不相信, ...
  7. Japanese:疑い, 疑う, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكّ, شَكَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סָפֵק, לְפַקְפֵּק בְּ, ...
  10. Russian:сомнение, сомневаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сумнів, сумніватися, ...
  12. Hindi:संदेह, संदेह करना, ...
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