Definition of the word doubt

Pronunciation of vocabulary doubt

doubtnoun

sự nghi ngờ, sự ngờ vực, nghi ngờ, ngờ vực

/daʊt/

Definition of the word <b>doubt</b>

Origin of the word doubt

The word "doubt" has its roots in Old English as "dubian," which means "to hesitate" or "to be uncertain." This verb is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*dubiz," which is also the source of the Modern English word "dubious." The spelling of the word "doubt" has evolved over time, with the earliest recorded uses in the 11th century. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the word "doubt" referred specifically to a lack of conviction or certainty, often in matters of faith or ethics. The word's meaning has expanded over time to include general reservations or uncertainty about something, such as "I doubt the weather will be good tomorrow." Despite its evolution, the core sense of uncertainty and hesitation remains the foundation of the word "doubt."

Vocabulary summary doubt

typenoun

meaningdoubt, suspicion; uncertainty, skepticism

exampleto doubt someone's word: doubt someone's words, don't believe someone's words

exampleto doubt of someone's success

exampleno doubt; without doubt; beyond doubt: without a doubt, certainly

meaninghesitation, indecision, doubt

exampleI doubt whether (if) it can be done: I don't know if it can be done, I wonder if it can be done

typeverb

meaningdoubt, suspicion; disbelief, skepticism

exampleto doubt someone's word: doubt someone's words, don't believe someone's words

exampleto doubt of someone's success

exampleno doubt; without doubt; beyond doubt: without a doubt, certainly

meaninghesitate, waver, doubt; wonder, don't know

exampleI doubt whether (if) it can be done: I don't know if it can be done, I wonder if it can be done

meaning(archaic, archaic meaning), (dialect) to fear that, to be afraid that, to be afraid that

exampleI doubt we are late

Example of vocabulary doubtnamespace

meaning

used when you are saying that something is likely

được sử dụng khi bạn đang nói rằng điều gì đó có thể xảy ra

  • No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.

    Chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ gọi cho chúng ta khi cô ấy đến đó.

  • Alice hesitated before making a decision, plagued by doubt.

    Alice do dự trước khi đưa ra quyết định, trong lòng tràn ngập sự nghi ngờ.

  • The scientist expressed doubts about the reliability of the experimental results.

    Nhà khoa học bày tỏ sự nghi ngờ về độ tin cậy của kết quả thí nghiệm.

  • Sarah doubted she could complete the project on time due to a disastrous setback.

    Sarah nghi ngờ khả năng hoàn thành dự án đúng hạn do sự cố nghiêm trọng này.

  • The politician acknowledged doubts about the practicality of her party's proposals.

    Chính trị gia này thừa nhận nghi ngờ về tính thực tế của các đề xuất của đảng bà.

meaning

used when you are saying that something is certainly true

được sử dụng khi bạn đang nói rằng điều gì đó chắc chắn là đúng

  • He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it.

    Anh ấy đã làm một số bộ phim tuyệt vời. Không có nghi ngờ gì về điều đó.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary doubt

Idioms of vocabulary doubt

be in doubt
to be uncertain
  • The success of the system is not in doubt.
  • The arrangements for the event still seemed to be in doubt.
    • beyond (any) doubt
    (law)in a way that shows that something is completely certain
  • The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease.
  • The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying.
  • The evidence proves beyond doubt that he is innocent.
    • give somebody the benefit of the doubt
    to accept that somebody has told the truth or behaved well because you cannot prove that they have not
  • She may have been lying, but I felt I had to give her the benefit of the doubt.
    • have your doubts (about something)
    to have reasons why you are not certain about whether something is good or whether something good will happen
  • I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm.
  • It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts.
  • They say they'll be here on time, but I have my doubts about that.
    • if in doubt
    used to give advice to somebody who cannot decide what to do
  • If in doubt, wear black.
  • If in doubt, consult your doctor.
    • no doubt
    used when you are saying that something is likely
  • No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.
    • used when you are saying that something is certainly true
  • He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it.
    • put/throw something into doubt
    to make something uncertain
  • The proposed development has been thrown into doubt by the decision.
    • without/beyond (a) doubt
    used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making
  • This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far.
  • Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.
  • She is without a doubt the best player I know.

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