What is another word for doubt ?

A feeling that one does not know the truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

butterflies in the stomach

lack of confidence in

backwardness in coming forward

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“He was a single father raising a young teenaged daughter who is full of doubt about herself, her abilities, and her future.”

Noun

Lack of decision or purpose

temporising^UK

temporizing^US

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

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Noun

statement of dissatisfaction

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

statement of opposition

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

difference of opinion

clamour^UK

clamor^US

furore^UK

furor^US

chorus of disapproval

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

rancour^UK

rancor^US

clamouring^UK

clamoring^US

defence^UK

defense^US

character assassination

ticking off

rap over the knuckles

slap on the wrist

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Noun

The state or quality of being confused or puzzled

state of stupefaction

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Noun

Belief that no god exists

Noun

A condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement

Noun

A belief in a bad future or outcomes

Noun

Something that needs to be resolved

Noun

monkey wrench in the works

A state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement

unfortunate situation

problematic situation

state

pretty kettle of fish

complicated situation

rigor^US

rigour^UK

damned if you do, damned if you don't

troublesome situation

between a rock and a hard place

worst that could happen

worst outcome

worst case

worst possible outcome

unpredictable situation

labor^US

labour^UK

unforeseen circumstance

ball game

horse of a different color

different breed of cat

up poop creak without a paddle

unforeseen circumstances

hot spot

stage

difficult problem

embarrassing situation

a difficult situation

a tight corner

unfortunate occurrence

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Noun

Intentional deceptiveness or double-dealing

dishonor^US

dishonour^UK

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Noun

take with a pinch of salt

Reconsideration or doubt occurring after initial decision, with synonyms

Noun

A small amount of skepticism or doubt to be considered when evaluating something

Verb

To lack trust or confidence in

feel apprehensive about

feel uneasy about

have suspicions about

have reservations about

have misgivings about

have no confidence in

have no faith in

regard with suspicion

harbour suspicions about

take with a grain of salt

beware

not credit

suspicion

harbour reservations about

have a funny feeling about

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“There is no reason to doubt him based on his track record of honesty and integrity.”

Verb

To call into question

“Only a fool would doubt his talent given his achievements to date.”

Verb

express reservations about

To feel uncertain about something

think something unlikely

have doubts about

have reservations about

keep changing your mind

sit on the fence

entertain doubts about

express suspicions about

feel uneasy about

fluctuate on

harbour reservations about

harbour suspicions about

have hesitations about

have suspicions about

baulk^UK

balk^US

temporize^US

temporise^UK

be unable to make up your mind

second-guessing yourself

goof off

kick the can down the road

parry questions

put off doing something

mess about

dodge the issue

let the grass grow under one's feet

go from one extreme to the other

be on the horns of a dilemma

stay in the background

be reluctant to come forward

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“My experiences have caused me to doubt and wonder about the legitimacy of my life's philosophies.”

Verb

drive a coach and horses through

To refuse to admit the truth or existence of

confound

blow out of the water

knock the bottom out of

show in its true light

knocks props out from under

pick an argument with

argue the pros and cons of

bandy words concerning

wonder about

have an argument about

knock props from under

take wind out of sails

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Verb

To hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong)

Verb

take with a pinch of salt

To disregard as unimportant or insignificant

minimise^UK

minimize^US

not take into consideration

trivialize^US

trivialise^UK

let bygones be bygones

have nothing to do with

not take into account

sweep under the carpet

deodorise^UK

deodorize^US

bury one's head in sand

refuse to acknowledge

banish from one's thoughts

not give another thought to

leave something undone

keep one's distance from

pay little attention to

give the thumbs down to

baulk at

not accept

not take advantage of

ostracize^US

ostracise^UK

give someone the brush-off

give someone the big E

give someone the go-by

hand someone the frozen mitt

have nothing more to do with

give a wide berth to

bin off

give someone the push

leave out in the cold

give the cold shoulder

give the elbow

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