DOUBT


Meaning of DOUBT in English

n.

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 a : uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-making b : a deliberate suspension of judgment

2 : a state of affairs giving rise to uncertainty, hesitation, or suspense <the outcome is still in doubt >

3 a : a lack of confidence : DISTRUST <has doubt s about his abilities> b : an inclination not to believe or accept <a claim met with doubt >

synonyms see UNCERTAINTY

– no doubt : 1 DOUBTLESS

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.