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
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 My judgments have never been attacked by an individual doubting my credibility! — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Arday became the focus of hundreds of articles doubting his credibility and denigrating his character in the British and international media. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 The Internet armchair critics crying foul and other automakers squinting real hard can all stop wondering, questioning, and doubting whether the Ford Mustang GTD Competition achieved the unthinkable on street-legal tires. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 The pressure wasn’t necessarily about doubting her own abilities. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Forgive me for doubting that Eisen’s advocacy for this case is animated by his concern about ensuring theatrical windows for new releases. — Chris Wallace, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 With Villa manager Unai Emery doubting the wisdom of triggering the clause to buy him, Elliott was frozen out. — James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2026 However, Korotaev leans on the side of doubting any decisive impact from Fedorov. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
  1. skeptical
  2. questioning
  3. suspicious
  4. cautious
  5. disbelieving
Adjective
  • And given their preference for rocky environments over sandy lagoons and the crabs’ reproductive prowess, fishermen and experts alike are skeptical.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The early sales reps who thrived on instinct and relationships start selling into a market that’s crowded, educated and skeptical.
    — Doug May, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of skeptical
Verb
  • His government has consistently avoided criticizing Morocco, but Sánchez condemned comments from two Moroccan ministers questioning the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, another Spain's other territory in North Africa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But the design quickly sparked backlash and support online, with some applauding the farm's call for civil discourse and others questioning why Kirk was chosen as the face of one of the attraction's biggest annual draws.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of questioning
Adjective
  • Glendale police received multiple calls about a suspicious male adult, with officers first responding to a retail store in the 1500 block of Glenoaks Boulevard.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • By the time something appears suspicious, causality is fragmented across systems, logs and identities.
    — Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Florida’s Republican gubernatorial ticket is defying historic trends for a political party traditionally known for elevating white men to leadership positions — even as the GOP remains cautious about drawing attention to the shift.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Bindi, a young female wallaby, is inquisitive and extremely curious, while Wally, a young male wallaby, is more cautious and likes to look at things from afar, Borozenets said.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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