Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

doubted

  • past participle
    of doubt.
    doubt
    verb (used with object)
    to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
  • past tense form
    of doubt.
    doubt
    verb (used with object)
    to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Cherubim's joint advisor David Charbonneau, head of the Harvard Department of Astronomy and astronomer in the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, initially doubted whether the plan would succeed.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Analysts, however, doubted a direct connection, saying that such tests are likely planned well in advance.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

The project opens with the defiant statement, "I don't want to be humble no more", a message to the people who doubted her star power.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

I have never doubted the tireless efforts of those who work the elections.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

I doubted pretend dates included kissing, and hey, Trey liked NDN tacos, too.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith