doubt
doubt definition
doubt (do̵ut)
intransitive verb
- to be uncertain in opinion or belief; be undecided
- to be inclined to disbelief
- Archaic to hesitate
Etymology: ME douten < OFr douter < L dubitare, to waver in opinion < dubius, dubious; -b- reintroduced, after L, in 16th c.
transitive verb
- to be uncertain about; question; feel distrust of
- to be inclined to disbelieve; be skeptical of
- Archaic to be fearful or suspicious of
noun
- a wavering of opinion or belief; lack of conviction; uncertainty
- lack of trust or confidence
- a condition of uncertainty the outcome was in doubt
- an unsettled point or matter; difficulty
- Obsolete apprehension or fear
Related Forms:
- doubtable doubt′·able adjective
- doubter doubt′er noun
- doubtingly doubt′·ingly adverb
doubt Idioms
no doubt
- certainly
- very likely; probably
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