doubt

• Nom désignant le sentiment d'incertitude, le manque de conviction ou l'hésitation quant à la vérité, la réalité ou la fiabilité de quelque chose.

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.

   doute

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoubtfulnessdubietydubiousnesshesitationmisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonymesassurancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

2. Skepticism or disbeliefB1formal

   A state of being skeptical or not believing something.

   doute (scepticisme, incrédulité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisbeliefdistrustincredulitymistrustquestioningskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonymesbeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictionfaithtrust

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'incertitude ou le manque de conviction à propos de quelque chose, ou pour remettre en question la vérité ou la fiabilité de quelque chose, ou encore pour hésiter à croire.

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.

   douter

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

   Synonymesdistrusthesitatemistrustquestionsuspectwaver

   Antonymesacceptbelievetrust

2. Distrust or disbelieveB1formal

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

   Mettre en doute, ne pas croire

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

   Synonymeschallengedisbelievediscreditdistrustmistrustquestionsuspect

   Antonymesacceptbelieverelytrust