noun

doubts

doubts, uncertainties, misgivings

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.

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.

Synonyms: uncertainty, skepticism, misgiving; Antonyms: certainty, belief, confidence

From Latin 'dubitare' (to hesitate). The 'b' was added later in English to reflect the Latin root.

Think of having 'double' thoughts, which leads to 'doubt'.

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