I doubt that Meaning in English
expression · lemma: doubt
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
EYE DOWT THAT, thuht
ˈaɪ/ /dˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
EYE DOWT THAT
Definition
Used to express that you do not believe something is true or likely to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to politely disagree or show skepticism. Common with statements you find unlikely. Can sound dismissive if said sharply, but neutral with gentle tone. Similar to 'I'm not sure about that,' but 'I doubt that' is stronger.
Spanish: lo dudoPortuguese (BR): duvido dissoPortuguese (PT): duvido dissoChinese (Simplified): 我怀疑那是真的 - 我对此表示怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 我懷疑那是真的 - 我對此表示懷疑Hindi: मुझे इसमें शक हैArabic: أشك في ذلكBengali: আমি সন্দেহ করি - আমার সন্দেহ আছেRussian: я сомневаюсьJapanese: 私はそうは思いません - それは疑わしいですVietnamese: tôi nghi ngờ điều đóKorean: 나는 그것을 의심해Turkish: bunda şüphem var - sanmıyorumUrdu: مجھے شک ہےIndonesian: saya ragu - saya meragukannya
Example Sentences
I doubt that she will come to the party.
basic
He says it will rain, but I doubt that.
basic
I doubt that this plan will work.
basic
She promised to pay you back? I doubt that.
natural
They claim they're experts, but I doubt that very much.
natural
You think he'll finish on time? I doubt that, to be honest.
natural