doubt — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

doubt (/daʊt/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /daʊt/

Meaning

Meaning: feeling of uncertainty

A feeling of being unsure or uncertain about something.

Examples

🗣 A nagging doubt about the contract kept him from signing it until he reread every line.

Etymology

From Latin ‘dubitare’ (to waver), via Old French ‘douter’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used as noun and verb; the silent ‘b’ was added to echo Latin.

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