MISDOUBTING Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

misdoubting

verb

present participle of misdoubt

as in doubting

to have no trust or confidence in unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people

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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

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