adjective
Uncommon
doubting
DOW-tihng
Doubting (adjective) means feeling or expressing uncertainty about something. Example: “His doubting tone made it clear he needed more proof.”
adjective
1
Feeling or expressing uncertainty about something.
"His doubting tone made it clear he needed more proof."
"Don't be a doubting critic before you've even tried it."
How to use doubting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing that you have doubts about something.
Common pairings
doubting Thomas
doubting tone
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Word forms
- Plural
- doubtings
- Comparative
- more doubting
- Superlative
- most doubting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “doubting” mean?
The word “doubting” means feeling or expressing uncertainty about something. In plain terms, showing that you have doubts about something.
How do you pronounce “doubting”?
“Doubting” is pronounced DOW-tihng (/ˈdaʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doubting” in a sentence?
Here is “doubting” used in a sentence: “His doubting tone made it clear he needed more proof.”
What part of speech is “doubting”?
“Doubting” is an adjective.
Is “doubting” a common word?
“Doubting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
