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to doubt
01
to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy
Transitive: to doubt sth
Example
The researchers doubted the validity of the initial hypothesis.
The jury is currently doubting the credibility of the witness.
If you consistently doubt your abilities, it can hinder personal growth.
02
lack confidence in or have doubts about
Transitive: to doubt sb/sth
Example
He doubts his friend after a bad experience.
He doubted her intentions after she changed her mind so suddenly.
They doubted her promises, knowing she had broken them before.
Doubt
01
a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something
Example
She could n't shake the nagging doubt that she had made the wrong decision.
His confidence wavered in the face of uncertainty, giving rise to doubt.
Despite his assurances, doubt lingered in the back of her thoughts.
02
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
Example
The researchers doubted the validity of the initial hypothesis.
The jury is currently doubting the credibility of the witness.
If you consistently doubt your abilities, it can hinder personal growth.
It's common to doubt the reliability of information found on the internet.
She began to doubt her decision after receiving conflicting advice.
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