doubting 1 of 2

adjective

as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims congenitally doubting viewers will wonder if there's anything real about that so-called reality show

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doubting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of doubt
as in questioning
to have no trust or confidence in I doubt that you can do all that you say

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Recent Examples of doubting
Verb
One writer signed up to work with a confidence coach for the first time, and ended up doubting that her self-doubt was all that bad. — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 Moya went from doubting her ability to handle full-time work to thriving on it. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Koltai remembers doubting his son Devyn’s suggestion to sell tote bags. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026 If Winston struggles badly again, though — and if the Giants start doubting Winston as deeply as the fans do at the moment — Harbaugh could become more aggressive in his hunt for a quarterback. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 This quest to believe in love again, while doubting whether it can be found is akin to a spiritual awakening. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Brizé weaves between these absurd moments and two slow-simmering crises that cause Carla to begin doubting her diehard commitment to work. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Even when women aren’t being brushed off by the medical system, the sheer lack of education can leave them doubting their own sanity. — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 That dream might look far-fetched to many watching this weekend, but be careful when doubting Djokovic. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
  1. skeptical
  2. questioning
  3. suspicious
  4. cautious
  5. disbelieving
Adjective
  • Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Though Netflix is profitable, analysts say the company hasn’t produced enough hits and are skeptical of its plans to grow its subscriber base.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeptical
Verb
  • People can appreciate the convenience of social media while questioning its effects on children.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fierros, who is believed to be armed, is wanted for questioning, the sheriff's office said.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioning
Adjective
  • For all current and former Florida residents, FLHSMV recommended taking precautions, including monitoring financial accounts and reviewing credit reports for any suspicious activity.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at iVerify discovered it while investigating a suspicious infection in August 2026.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • For now, a Super El Niño offers a reason for cautious optimism — not a promise of a drought-busting winter.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • People with certain medical conditions should be particularly cautious about intense, high-speed rides.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • During one scene, Scherrman appears for a few seconds as the catcher in a game interrupted by Timothy Busfield, the disbelieving brother-in-law of Kevin Costner's character Ray Kinsella.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • During one scene, Scherrman appears for a few seconds as the catcher in a game interrupted by Timothy Busfield, the disbelieving brother-in-law of Kevin Costner’s character Ray Kinsella.
    — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disbelieving

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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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