doubts

[douts]

doubts Definition

feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Using doubts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doubts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have doubts about his ability to do the job.

• Example

  She expressed doubts about the accuracy of the report.

• Example

  He had no doubts that he would win the race.

• Example

  The team's performance has raised doubts about their ability to compete at this level.

doubts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doubts

• uncertainty
• skepticism
• misgivings

Antonyms for doubts

• certainty
• confidence
• conviction

Phrases with doubts

• cast doubt on

  to cause people to feel uncertain or skeptical about something

  Example

  The new evidence cast doubt on the defendant's guilt.

• give someone the benefit of the doubt

  to believe someone's statement, without proof, that something is true or correct

  Example

  I don't know if he's telling the truth, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

• raise doubts

  to cause people to feel uncertain or skeptical about something

  Example

  The discrepancies in the report raised doubts about its accuracy.

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Summary: doubts in Brief

The term 'doubts' [douts] refers to feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction. It can be used to express skepticism or hesitation, as in 'I have doubts about his ability to do the job.' 'Doubts' can also be used in phrases like 'cast doubt on,' which means to cause people to feel uncertain, and 'give someone the benefit of the doubt,' which means to believe someone's statement without proof.