DOUBT

[noun] - (a feeling of) uncertainty about something, esp. about how good or true it isEven if your religious faith is strong, it's normal to feel doubt. [U]If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch immediately. [U]The prosecution has to establish his guilt beyond (reasonable) doubt/(US) beyond a (reasonable) doubt. [U]The strength of local opposition has cast doubt on the likelihood of a new leisure centre. [U]This latest scandal has raised doubts about his suitability for the post. [C]He says he can do it, but I still have my doubts about his ability. [C]I'm having doubts about going to Africa - maybe I'll stay here. [C]Give a ring if you're in (any) doubt (= uncertain) where you should go. [U + wh- word]There's no doubt/not a shadow of doubt (in my mind) (that) he's guilty. [U + (that) clause]I never had any doubt (that) you would win. [U + (that) clause]Whether they can deliver on time is still open to doubt (= is not certain). [U + wh- word]He's the most attractive man in the building, no doubt about that/it.The future of the project is in doubt (= at risk) because of a lack of money.(formal) We will no doubt (= almost certainly) discuss these issues again at the next meeting.(formal) She is without (a) doubt (= certainly) the best student I have ever taught. See also undoubtedly at undoubted.