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Certainty and Doubt - Doubt

Here you will learn some English words related to doubt, such as "hesitate", "dubious", and "confusion".

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Words Related to Certainty and Doubt
apocryphal
apocryphal
[Adjective]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

Ex: He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe. 
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a question mark [hang] over {sth}

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: A question mark still hangs over the future of the project. 
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arguable
arguable
[Adjective]

open to question and disagreement

Ex: The decision to raise taxes is arguable, with people holding different opinions on the matter. 
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(as|) far as {sb} [know]

used to express one's uncertainty about the statement one has made as there might be something that makes it untrue

Ex: As far as we know, the company is expanding its operations. 
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to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time

to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: With that much pressure, it was only a matter of time before the pipe burst. 
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confusion
confusion
[noun]

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

Ex: The student's confusion was evident when he couldn't solve the math problem. 
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debatable
debatable
[Adjective]

subject to argument or disagreement

Ex: The decision to cut funding for the arts is highly debatable, with strong opinions on both sides. 
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doubt
doubt
[noun]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

Ex: Doubt crept into her mind as she pondered the possibility of failure. 
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to doubt
to doubt
[Verb]

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

Ex: She began to doubt her decision after receiving conflicting advice. 
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doubtful
doubtful
[Adjective]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

Ex: Given the poor weather conditions, it's doubtful that the outdoor concert will take place as scheduled. 
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dubious
dubious
[Adjective]

(of a person) unsure or hesitant about the credibility or goodness of something

Ex: The online reviews of the restaurant were mixed, leaving us dubious about whether to dine there. 
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halting
halting
[Adjective]

acting or talking with hesitation due to uncertainty or lack of confidence

Ex: Her halting speech revealed her nervousness about presenting in front of the class. 
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haltingly
haltingly
[Adverb]

(of speech or movement) in a nervous manner that makes one stutter while speaking or stumble while walking

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to [have] half a mind to

to say that one will do something even though they might not really intending to

Ex: I have half a mind to call him and tell him exactly what I think. 
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to hesitate

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

Ex: When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding. 
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hesitation

a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or reluctance before acting

Ex: She showed hesitation before agreeing to the risky plan. 
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if
if
[noun]

‌an uncertain possibility or condition

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iffy
iffy
[Adjective]

having a feeling of uncertainty or doubt toward something

Ex: The weather forecast for the picnic looks iffy, so we might need a backup plan. 
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impossible
impossible
[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: Despite all his efforts, he found it impossible to forget his past. 
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maybe
maybe
[Adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Ex: She may go to the beach if the weather improves, maybe even bring a picnic. 
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not necessarily

used usually in a response to show that something may not be true

Ex: Just because someone is wealthy doesn't necessarily mean they're happy. 
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or what
or what
[phrase]

used to show one's uncertainty of something

Ex: Is he coming to the meeting on time, or what? 
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possibly
possibly
[Adverb]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Ex: The store will possibly restock the item next week. 
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