doubting
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Marked by or given to doubt: Characterized by a tendency to question, hesitate to believe, or lack certainty about something.
- Skeptical: Inclined to question or challenge accepted opinions or facts; not easily convinced.
Usage
- The adjective "doubting" describes a person's state of mind, attitude, or character. It is often used before a noun (e.g., a doubting person) or after a linking verb (e.g., He was doubting).
- It implies a lack of full conviction or trust, often requiring evidence or proof before acceptance.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She gave him a doubting look, unsure if his story was true.
- The scientist maintained a doubting stance until all the data was verified.
- In a room full of believers, he was the lone doubting voice.
Advanced Usage
- "Doubting Thomas": An idiom referring to a person who refuses to believe something without direct, personal evidence. It originates from the Biblical story of Thomas the Apostle, who doubted Jesus's resurrection until he could see and touch the wounds.
- Don't be such a Doubting Thomas; the results have been confirmed by three independent labs.
Variants and Related Words
- Doubt (n/v): The feeling of uncertainty or a lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something.
- Noun: I have my doubts about his plan.
- Verb: I doubt we will finish on time.
- Doubtful (adj): Feeling uncertain; causing uncertainty; unlikely.
- She was doubtful about the proposal's success.
- Doubtfully (adv): In a manner showing doubt.
- He nodded doubtfully.
Synonyms
- Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
- Unconvinced: Not persuaded to believe something; not certain.
- Dubious: Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Antonyms
- Certain: Completely sure about something.
- Confident: Feeling or showing certainty about something.
- Trusting: Showing a willingness to believe that someone is good and honest.
Adjective
- marked by or given to doubt
- a skeptical attitude
- a skeptical listener