Synonyms of doubts

doubts 1 of 2

noun

plural of doubt

as in suspicions

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspicions
• uncertainties
• skepticism
• concerns
• distrust
• mistrust
• misgivings
• anxieties
• reservations
• queries
• misdoubts
• dubitations
• dubieties
• disbeliefs
• paranoias
• incertitudes
• qualms
• compunctions
• tremors
• incredulities
• scruples
• niggles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beliefs
• assurances
• convictions
• confidences
• trusts
• certainties
• sureties
• certitudes
• faiths
• credences

doubts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of doubt

as in questions

to have no trust or confidence in

I doubt that you can do all that you say

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questions
• suspects
• mistrusts
• distrusts
• misdoubts
• disbelieves
• discounts
• negates
• discredits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depends (on or upon)
• banks (on or upon)
• trusts
• relies (on or upon)
• counts (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doubts

Noun

Even if Shipilova's death is an isolated incident, Russia's history of hiding information related to sensitive matters could leave many outside observers with doubts, Hoffman said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Messi’s quiet reserve, so at odds with Maradona’s defiant swagger, fueled doubts about his patriotism. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

In the lead-up to the 2022 vote, Jair Bolsonaro repeatedly cast unfounded doubts on Brazil's electronic voting system. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

But as the gadgets have grown in notoriety, they’ve also been met with privacy backlash and doubts about whether the technology is beneficial enough to become a fixture in everyday life. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Yet among skeptics, questions and doubts remain on the safety of chemical entities, fragrances included. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Howard also had doubts about shifting the leadership team to Singapore. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Frazier’s win raised doubts about whether Ali would ever dominate the sport again. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

In other words, close to half have doubts about election integrity – not a good sign for democracy. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

No one doubts Justin Herbert’s physical tools, and the winless Chargers have plenty of issues outside of the quarterback. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

At the same time, the column notes that doubts about Harris’s electability are widespread among Democrats, given her 2024 loss and questions about whether the party should turn to a new candidate. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Ion Stoica, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, doubts that American efforts to restrict access to powerful AI could prevent the spread of capable models. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

But Riley doubts the tool will do much to solve the bigger problems in the air traffic control system — particularly the staffing shortage. — Joel Rose, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Of course, if there’s any truth to this, he should be shot out of a cannon at BravoCon — but Carmella doubts that a ring was even bought in the first place. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Whatever doubts McCartney still harbored disappeared when the four musicians began to play along with the tape of his acoustic solo performance. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Kelly doubts that even a modest decline in oil prices will be a game-changer for the bond market because of the sheer amount of borrowing that’s required. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026