doubt meaning and definition

DOUBT noun

Definition of doubt (noun)

1. the state of being unsure of something
   • synonyms: doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, uncertainty
   • antonym: certainty
2. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
   • "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"
   • synonyms: doubtfulness, dubiousness, question

DOUBT verb

Definition of doubt (verb)

1. consider unlikely or have doubts about
   • "I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage"
2. lack confidence in or have doubts about
   • "I doubt these reports"; "I suspect her true motives"; "she distrusts her stepmother"