Doubt meaning

What does “doubt” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“doubt” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the state of being unsure of something.

doubt

noun

  1. the state of being unsure of something

  2. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

    “the dubiousness of his claim”

    “there is no question about the validity of the enterprise”

verb

  1. consider unlikely or have doubts about

    “I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage”

  2. lack confidence in or have doubts about

    “I doubt these reports”

    “I suspect her true motives”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University