Have doubts about Meaning in English
expression · lemma: have doubt
ˈhæv/ /ˈdaʊts/ /əˈbaʊt
HAV DOWTS uh-BOWT
hæv/ /dˈaʊts/ /ɐbˈaʊt
hav DOWTS uh-BOWT
Definition
To be uncertain or unsure about something, or to not completely believe or trust it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for expressing skepticism or hesitation, often about information, decisions, or people. Common patterns: 'I have doubts about his story.' Usually more formal than simply saying 'I'm not sure.' Avoid using it directly with people to mean distrust (better to specify the reason).
Spanish: tener dudas sobrePortuguese (BR): ter dúvidas sobrePortuguese (PT): ter dúvidas sobreChinese (Simplified): 对……有疑问Chinese (Traditional): 對……有疑問Hindi: के बारे में संदेह होनाArabic: لديه شكوك حولBengali: সন্দেহ করা - সন্দেহ থাকাRussian: сомневатьсяJapanese: 疑問を持つ - 疑うVietnamese: nghi ngờ về - có nghi vấn vềKorean: 의심하다 - 의문을 갖다Turkish: şüphe duymak - hakkında şüphesi olmakUrdu: شک کرنا - شک ہوناIndonesian: meragukan - ragu tentang
Example Sentences
I have doubts about this plan.
basic
She has doubts about the new teacher.
basic
Do you have doubts about their story?
basic
Many people have doubts about the results, but no one said anything.
natural
If you have doubts about your decision, talk it over with someone you trust.
natural
I still have doubts about whether this will actually work.
natural