Doubted Meaning in English
word · lemma: doubt
/ˈdaʊtɪd/
DOW-tid
/dˈaʊtɪd/
DOW-tid
Definition
To think that something may not be true or may not happen; to not be sure about something.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in the past tense ('doubted') to show lack of belief or certainty. Common with 'if' or 'that': 'doubted if it was true', 'doubted that she would come'. Formal or neutral tone. Avoid confusing with 'suspect' (which can mean you think something is true).
Spanish: dudarPortuguese (BR): duvidarPortuguese (PT): duvidarChinese (Simplified): 怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑Hindi: संदेह करनाArabic: شَكَّBengali: সন্দেহ করেছিলামRussian: сомневался - сомневалась - сомневалисьJapanese: 疑ったVietnamese: nghi ngờKorean: 의심했다Turkish: şüphe ettiUrdu: شک کیاIndonesian: meragukan
Example Sentences
She doubted the story he told.
basic
I doubted my answer was correct.
basic
They never doubted his honesty.
basic
To be honest, I doubted he would actually call me back.
natural
Nobody doubted her skills after she solved the problem so quickly.
natural
At first, I doubted, but now I believe you.
natural