Emotions / B1

DOWT/daʊt/

Doubt is the feeling of not being sure: have no doubt that; there is some doubt about; in doubt. Uncertainty is close but more formal; suspicion suggests you think something is wrong. No doubt is a discourse marker meaning “almost certainly.” As a verb: I doubt whether he will come. Doubtful is the adjective. Without a doubt is a strong certainty phrase.

Meaning

A feeling of not being sure about something.

Examples

• “I have no doubt that she will pass.”
• “I have no doubt that this is the right address.”
• “The result is still in doubt.”

Good to know

have doubt about. no doubt / without a doubt. in doubt. Verb: doubt whether / that. Adjective: doubtful.

Near in meaning

uncertainty

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