English · Emotions & Feelings
doubt
/daʊt/
[/daʊt/]
feeling of uncertainty
Beginnernoun
Definition
A feeling of being unsure or uncertain about something.
Example
A nagging doubt about the contract kept him from signing it until he reread every line.
A nagging doubt about the contract kept him from signing it until he reread every line.
Etymology
From Latin 'dubitare' (to waver), via Old French 'douter'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as noun and verb; the silent 'b' was added to echo Latin.