American English
/ˈdaʊ.ɾɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: doubt
A feeling that you are not sure whether something is true, right, or likely.
Practice out loudA feeling that you are not sure whether something is true, right, or likely.
I have some doubt about his story.
Her doubts disappeared after the meeting.
serious doubt · reasonable doubt · self-doubt · cast doubt on something
have doubts about + noun/pronoun
there is some doubt about + noun/pronoun
To feel that something may not be true or may not happen, or to not fully believe someone.
I doubt his story.
She doubts whether they will come.
Say “I doubt it,” not “I doubt about it.” Use “have doubts about it” with about.
doubt someone's story · doubt the truth of something · seriously doubt something
doubt + noun/pronoun
doubt if/whether + subject + verb
certainly; with no uncertainty
She is without a doubt the best person for the job.
certainly, or probably, depending on the context
No doubt he will call later.
uncertain or not decided
The future of the project is in doubt.