Misdoubt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌmis-ˈdau̇t/ mis·doubt

Meaning & Definition of Misdoubt

Misdoubt (verb)

  1. doubt
  2. suspect, fear

Misdoubt (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

    "whatever misdoubts I had about the candidate's qualifications were erased by the interview"

    similar: distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation (archaic), incertitude, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty
    related: disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle (chiefly British), qualm, scruple, tremor
    opposite: assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust
    near: credence, faith

Misdoubt (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: distrust, doubt, mistrust, question, suspect
    related: disbelieve, discount, discredit, negate
    opposite: trust
    near: bank (on or upon), count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misdoubt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misdoubt:

Archaic: dubitation
distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, incertitude, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty, question, suspect

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misdoubt

Words with the opposite meaning of Misdoubt:

assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust

Related Words for Misdoubt

disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle, qualm, scruple, tremor, disbelieve, discount, discredit, negate

Near Antonyms of Misdoubt

credence, faith, bank (on or upon), count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon)

Word Forms of Misdoubt

Inflections: misdoubted, misdoubting, misdoubts

Derived words: misdoubt (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Misdoubt

First known use: circa 1550

Frequently Asked Questions about Misdoubt

What does "Misdoubt" mean?

"Misdoubt" means doubt. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: doubt. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Misdoubt"?

Other words for "Misdoubt" include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation, incertitude, misgiving and mistrust. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misdoubt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misdoubt"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misdoubt". Common alternatives include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation, incertitude, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness and query.

What is the opposite of "Misdoubt"?

Antonyms of "Misdoubt" include assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness and surety. Near antonyms include credence, faith, bank (on or upon) and count (on or upon).

How do you use "Misdoubt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Misdoubt" in a sentence: "whatever misdoubts I had about the candidate's qualifications were erased by the interview"; "unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people".

Is "Misdoubt" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misdoubt" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Misdoubt"?

"Misdoubt" is pronounced /ˌmis-ˈdau̇t/ and divided into syllables as mis·doubt.

What is the origin of the word "Misdoubt"?

First known use: circa 1550.