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