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DOUBT Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word doubt. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word doubt. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DOUBT

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distrust
nounn
noun

• doubt about someone's honesty

• the trait of not trusting others

verb

• regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

question
nounn
noun

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

uncertainty
nounn
noun

• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

• the state of being unsure of something

ambivalence
nounn
noun

• mixed feelings or emotions

disbelief
nounn
noun

• doubt about the truth of something

• a rejection of belief

hesitate
verbv
verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

indecision
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

misgiving
nounn
noun

• uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety)

• painful expectation

• doubt about someone's honesty

qualm
nounn
noun

• uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety)

• a mild state of nausea

scepticism
nounn
noun

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

skepticism
nounn
noun

• doubt about the truth of something

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

suspicion
nounn
noun

• an impression that something might be the case

• doubt about someone's honesty

• the state of being suspected

• being of a suspicious nature

doubtfulness
nounn
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

dubiousness
nounn
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

mistrust
nounn
noun

• doubt about someone's honesty

• the trait of not trusting others

verb

• regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

dubiety
nounn
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

incertitude
nounn
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

Best Hypernyms For DOUBT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for doubt, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
disbelieve discredit distrust mistrust precariousness suspect uncertainness uncertainty
Phrases (2)
cognitive statestate of mind

Alternatives for DISTRUST

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