Doubt I Daʊt Feeling Evidence Man Uncertain Noun

• a feeling of doubt and uncertainty
• new evidence has cast doubt on the guilt of the man jailed for the crime.
• he was starting to have some serious doubts.
• to have lingering/grave/nagging doubts

doubt

1. a feeling of being uncertain about something or not believing something
• SEE ALSO self-doubt
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• a feeling of doubt and uncertainty
• New evidence has cast doubt on the guilt of the man jailed for the crime.
• He was starting to have some serious doubts.
• to have lingering/grave/nagging doubts
• The article raised doubts about how effective the new drug really was.
• There is some doubt about the best way to do it.
• There is no doubt at all that we did the right thing.
• There's little doubt in my mind that he's going to go right to the top.
• She leaves no doubt as to her own view of Picasso's work.
• If you are in any doubt as to whether you should be doing these exercises, consult your doctor.
• Medical experts have expressed doubt over how the scientist died.
• She knew without a shadow of a doubt that he was lying to her.

Extra Examples

• Whether he will continue to be successful in future is open to doubt.
• Doubts have arisen over the viability of the schedule.
• From the start, doubts surrounded her claim to be the missing heiress.
• He made clear his own private doubts about it.
• She still felt the same niggling doubt: was he really telling the truth?
• I had been aware of a nagging doubt growing in my mind.
• Some committee members still had doubts about the plans.
• The announcement dispelled any doubts as to the prince's intentions.
• There is little doubt the documents are fake.
• There is no doubt in my mind that this man is Tom.
• Some managers have expressed doubts about the wisdom of such a move.
• We live in an age of doubt and uncertainty.
2. to be uncertain
• The success of the system is not in doubt.
• The arrangements for the event still seemed to be in doubt.
3. in a way that shows that something is completely certain
• The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease.
• The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying.
• The evidence proves beyond doubt that he is innocent.
4. to accept that somebody has told the truth or behaved well because you cannot prove that they have not
• She may have been lying, but I felt I had to give her the benefit of the doubt.
5. to have reasons why you are not certain about whether something is good or whether something good will happen
• I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm.
• It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts.
• They say they'll be here on time, but I have my doubts about that.
6. used to give advice to somebody who cannot decide what to do
• If in doubt, wear black.
• If in doubt, consult your doctor.
7. used when you are saying that something is likely
• No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.
8. used when you are saying that something is certainly true
• He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it.
9. to make something uncertain
• The proposed development has been thrown into doubt by the decision.
10. used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making
• This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far.
• Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.
• She is without a doubt the best player I know.

Word Origin

• Middle English: from Old French doute (noun), douter (verb), from Latin dubitare ‘hesitate’, from dubius ‘doubtful’.