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Doubting: meaning, definitions and examples

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doubting

 

[ หˆdaสŠtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duvidando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฆเฅ‡เคน เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zweifelnd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meragukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะฝั–ะฒะฐัŽั‡ะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…tpiฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–‘ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doutant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dudando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผphe duyarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์‹ฌํ•˜๋ฉฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูƒูˆูƒุง ููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochybujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochybujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€็–‘ไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvomljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efasรฝnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€ะฐา› า›ะพัŽัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™ edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.