doubt

• Substantiv, das ein Gefühl der Unsicherheit oder des Nicht-Überzeugtseins bezeichnet, oft bezogen auf die Wahrheit, Realität oder Zuverlässigkeit von etwas; auch ein Zustand des Schwankens oder Zögerns.

A noun referring to a feeling of uncertainty, lack of conviction, or hesitation about the truth, reality, or reliability of something.

1. B1formal

   A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

   Zweifel

   • She had serious doubts about the plan's success.
   • There is no doubt that he is the best candidate.
   • His explanation left room for doubt.

   Synonymedoubtfulnessdubietydubiousnesshesitationmisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonymeassurancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

2. Skepticism or disbeliefB1formal

   A state of being skeptical or not believing something.

   Zweifel

   • The jury had reasonable doubt about the evidence.
   • I have my doubts about the accuracy of that report.
   • Her story raised doubts in my mind.

   Synonymedisbeliefdistrustincredulitymistrustquestioningskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonymebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictionfaithtrust

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Unsicherheit oder mangelnde Überzeugung auszudrücken oder um die Wahrheit oder Zuverlässigkeit von etwas zu bezweifeln.

A verb used to express uncertainty or lack of conviction about something, or to question the truth or reliability of something.

1. Feel uncertainB1formal

   To be uncertain about something; to question the truth or reliability of something.

   Zweifeln

   • I doubt that he will arrive on time.
   • She doubted the accuracy of the report.
   • They doubted whether the plan would work.

   Synonymedistrusthesitatemistrustquestionsuspectwaver

   Antonymeacceptbelievetrust

2. Distrust or disbelieveB1formal

   To lack confidence in someone or something; to consider something unlikely.

   Zweifeln

   • He doubted her intentions from the start.
   • I doubt his ability to lead the team.
   • She never doubted his loyalty.

   Synonymechallengedisbelievediscreditdistrustmistrustquestionsuspect

   Antonymeacceptbelieverelytrust