I doubt it Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
eye DOWT it
ˈaɪ/ /dˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
eye DOWT it
Definition
A way to say you do not think something is true or likely to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to express skepticism or disbelief. Sometimes sounds polite, sometimes dismissive, depending on tone. Common in conversations when someone is not convinced.
Spanish: lo dudoPortuguese (BR): duvidoPortuguese (PT): duvidoChinese (Simplified): 我怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 我懷疑Hindi: मुझे शक हैArabic: أشك في ذلكBengali: আমি সন্দেহ করি - আমার মনে হয় নাRussian: я сомневаюсь - вряд лиJapanese: わからないな - たぶん無理だと思うVietnamese: tôi nghi ngờ điều đó - tôi không nghĩ vậyKorean: 글쎄 - 아닌 것 같아Turkish: sanmam - şüpheliyimUrdu: مجھے شک ہے - مجھے نہیں لگتاIndonesian: saya ragu - saya tidak yakin
Example Sentences
"Do you think it will rain today?" "I doubt it."
basic
He said he would finish on time, but I doubt it.
basic
Will Sarah come to the party? I doubt it.
basic
They say this diet really works, but I doubt it.
natural
He might remember your birthday, but I doubt it.
natural
“Are we really getting a day off tomorrow?” “I doubt it. That sounds too good to be true.”
natural