Meaning of doubt In English

• 0 (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is:

  • I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job.

  • If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.

  • The prosecution has to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt ( US beyond a reasonable) doubt.

  • This latest scandal has raised doubts about whether he could win the election.

  • [ + (that) ] I never had any doubt (that) you would win.

  • He's the most attractive man in the room, no doubt about that/it.

  • We will, no doubt, discuss these issues again at the next meeting.

  • No doubt you'll want to unpack and have a rest before dinner.

  • Witnesses have cast doubt on the accused's innocence.

  • The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money.

  • She is without (a) doubt the best student I have ever taught.

• 1 to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable:

  • I doubt whether/if I can finish the work on time.

  • [ + that ] They had begun to doubt that it could be done.

  • He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I very much doubt it.

  • I don't doubt his abilities.

  • He's never lied to me before, so I have no reason to doubt his word.

• 2 a feeling of not knowing what to believe or what to do, or the condition of being uncertain:

  • [ C ] If you have any doubt about her ability, don’t hire her.

  • [ + that clause ] There’s no doubt that the show will be successful.

  • [ U ] The future of the entire project is in some doubt.

  • [ C ] She is without a doubt (= certainly) one of the best students I’ve ever had.

• 3 to be uncertain about something or someone, or to have difficulty believing something:

  • [ T ] He may come back tomorrow with the money, but I doubt it.