What is another word for doubts?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊts] (IPA)

When we hesitate on a decision or a idea, we are filled with doubts that make us second guess ourselves. However, there are several synonyms to the term 'doubts' that can help to articulate these uncertainties more effectively. Instead of doubts, one can use the word, hesitation, uncertainty, ambiguity, skepticism or misgivings. These synonyms for doubts help to convey the seriousness of the situation and give a clear picture of the predicament. Using these synonyms can also make communication more precise and effective while conveying the speaker's thoughts and emotions more clearly. It's important to remember that using the right words to express the right emotions is crucial for clearer communication.

What are the paraphrases for Doubts?

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What are the hypernyms for Doubts?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Doubts

You may have your doubts, but I have none.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
One doubts if there is any bridge across it.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
But perhaps there may be a readier way of satisfying your doubts than calling for the Captain's evidence.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Doubts

  • No man likes to have his intelligence or good faith questioned, especially if he has doubts about it himself.
    Henry Adams
  • He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
    Louisa May Alcott
  • There are no doubts that, the situation in the country today, indicates that there is much more work to do in the process of reforming the political economy and improving the quality of life of our people and communities.
    Ibrahim Babangida
  • If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.
    Francis Bacon
  • If a man fights his way through his doubts to the conviction that Jesus Christ is Lord, he has attained to a certainty that the man who unthinkingly accepts things can never reach.
    William Barclay

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