doubted
Doubted (adj) means Regarded with suspicion or uncertainty; not fully trusted. Example: “His account of events was widely doubted by investigators.”
How to use doubted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of "doubt" — describes something people were unsure about or didn't believe.
Word forms
more doubted comparative, most doubted superlative
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His account of events was widely _____ by investigators.
Frequently asked questions
What does “doubted” mean?
The word “doubted” means regarded with suspicion or uncertainty; not fully trusted. In plain terms, past tense/adjective form of "doubt" — describes something people were unsure about or didn't believe.
How do you pronounce “doubted”?
“Doubted” is pronounced DOW-tihd (/ˈdaʊtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “doubted” in a sentence?
Here is “doubted” used in a sentence: “His account of events was widely doubted by investigators.”
What part of speech is “doubted”?
“Doubted” is an adjective.
Is “doubted” a common word?
“Doubted” is an uncommon word in modern English.