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adjective

Definition of doubtingnext
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

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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
Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own post partum recovery. — Emily Trainham, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024 Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end. — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
  1. skeptical
  2. questioning
  3. suspicious
  4. cautious
Adjective
  • While there may be any number of reasons for doing that, don’t necessarily assume that the national Republican Party’s skeptical views on climate and taxes will affect local levels.
    — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Still, learning to think like a historian does not necessarily prepare someone to be a skeptical news consumer.
    — Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of skeptical
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.
    — Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Adjective
  • Collins is heading for a reckoning with coastal moderates who may have given her a pass in 2020 but will be more suspicious now.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After all, Burt’s intentions have been suspicious all season.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Slow down and stay cautious: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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