Doubting: meaning, definitions and examples
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doubting
[ หdaสtษชล ]
expressing uncertainty
Doubting refers to the feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something. It often involves questioning the truth or validity of a statement, belief, or situation. This hesitance can arise in various contexts, including personal beliefs, decisions, and relationships. Doubting can be a natural part of critical thinking, allowing individuals to assess situations more carefully. However, excessive doubt can lead to indecision and anxiety.
Synonyms
disbelieving, hesitating, questioning, suspecting.
Examples of usage
- She was doubting the validity of his claims.
- He found himself doubting whether he made the right choice.
- They began doubting the reliability of the reports.
Translations
Translations of the word "doubting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น duvidando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฆเฅเคน เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zweifelnd
๐ฎ๐ฉ meragukan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฝัะฒะฐััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ wฤ tpiฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฃใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท doutant
๐ช๐ธ dudando
๐น๐ท ลรผphe duyarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฌํ๋ฉฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดูููุง ููู
๐จ๐ฟ pochybujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pochybujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ไธญ
๐ธ๐ฎ dvomljiv
๐ฎ๐ธ efasรฝnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐา าะพััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษ edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ dudando
Etymology
The word 'doubt' originates from the Latin term 'dubitare', which means 'to hesitate' or 'to waver'. This Latin term is derived from 'dubius', meaning 'uncertain' or 'doubtful'. The transition from Latin to Old French, where it became 'doubter', helped it enter the English language around the 14th century. The evolution of the word reflects its constant association with uncertainty and questioning. Historically, doubt has been an important element in philosophical discussions, especially in the context of skepticism and inquiry. Throughout literature and philosophy, doubt has been both a theme and a lens through which thinkers evaluate knowledge and belief.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,111, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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