The meaning of DOUBT is to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about.
DOUBT definition: 1. (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is: 2…. Learn more.
doubt (daʊt) n 1. uncertainty about the truth, fact, or existence of something (esp in the phrases in doubt, without doubt, beyond a shadow of doubt, etc)
Doubt is distrust or suspicion. When your kid sister explains that a robber broke in and ate your entire chocolate stash, most likely you feel doubt.
Definition of doubt noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
uncertainty about the truth, fact, or existence of something (esp in the phrases in doubt, without doubt, beyond a shadow of doubt, etc) (often plural) lack of belief in or conviction about something: all her doubts about the project disappeared
When doubt and doubtful indicate strong uncertainty, the Usage Panel prefers whether and that over if.
In Scotland the archaic usage is still current but with a meaning broadened beyond worry: to doubt something is to consider it likely, so examples include not just "I doubt he's lying," but also "I doubt we'll arrive before dark."
DOUBT definition: to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe. See examples of doubt used in a sentence.
To be uncertain as to the truth or fact of; hold in question; question; hesitate to believe: as, to doubt the truth of a story. To be expectant or apprehensive of; believe hesitatingly or indefinitely. To distrust; be uncertain with regard to; be distrustful of: as, to doubt one's ability to execute a task. To fear; be afraid of.