MISDOUBT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of misdoubt

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something whatever misdoubts I had about the candidate's qualifications were erased by the interview

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verb

ˌmis-ˈdau̇t

as in to doubt

to have no trust or confidence in unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people

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Noun

Was there ever any doubt Cristobal would succeed at his dream job?

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Oceanside has worked for years to get its neighbors on board with plans to restore and retain sand on its eroding beaches south of the municipal pier, but some Carlsbad residents still have their doubts.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

Despite widespread skepticism and immense hurdles in securing funding, programming, and advertisers, Rasmussen launched ESPN in 1979.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Over the last two to three years, political leaders have further added to that skepticism by questioning the measles vaccine and attempting to change recommendations around it.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

JonBenét’s involvement in beauty pageants became fodder for tabloids, suspicion surrounded her parents even after they had been cleared as suspects, and numerous theories developed regarding who killed her.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
Still, the response — or lack thereof — prompted suspicions among Republican lawmakers in Washington.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

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