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Definition doubt in British English

doubt noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/daʊt/
1

a feeling of not being certain about something

Example

There seems to be some doubt as to whether this is legal.

Example

I have no doubt that he will succeed.

Example

There's little doubt that the measures will be extremely unpopular.

Example

The accident raised doubts about (=makes people have doubts about) the safety of the aircraft.

Example

Nagging doubts about her story do remain.

Example

I have serious doubts about whether this system will work.

Synonyms and related words
uncertainty doubt reservation
Definition doubt in British English