doubts
Translation
doubts, uncertainties, misgivings
Examples
I have some doubts about his story.
I have some doubts about his story.
She expressed her doubts to the manager.
She expressed her doubts to the manager.
Grammar Patterns
to have doubts ((about sth./sb.)) to feel uncertain about something/someone He has doubts about the new project.
to raise/express doubts to voice one's uncertainty Several people raised doubts about the proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertainty, skepticism, misgiving; Antonyms: certainty, belief, confidence
Etymology
From Latin 'dubitare' (to hesitate). The 'b' was added later in English to reflect the Latin root.
Memory Tips
Think of having 'double' thoughts, which leads to 'doubt'.