How to Use "Doubt" with Example Sentences

doubt (n): a feeling of being uncertain or lacking trust

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Used with adjectives:

"We have considerable doubt in his abilities."
(considerable, real, serious, severe)

"I have slight doubt that she can do it."
(slight)

"We have seen growing doubt within the department."
(growing, increasing)

"The woman has reasonable doubt."
(reasonable)

Used with verbs:

"His actions raise doubt."
(raise)

"His boss felt doubt about the project."
(felt, had, expressed, voiced)

"Her speech cleared up any doubt."
(cleared up, resolved)

"Doubt surrounds the new law."
(surrounds)

"Doubt remains as to who is the rightful owner of the property."
(remains, exists)

Used with prepositions:

"She is without a doubt my best friend."
(without a, beyond a)

"They have serious doubt about his ability."
(about, over)

"There is no doubt in my mind that she is the right candidate."
(in)

doubt (v): to feel uncertain or to lack trust

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Used with adverbs:

"I highly doubt she will be fired."
(highly, seriously)

"I privately doubted he would get the job."
(privately)

Used with nouns:

"We doubt his ability."
(ability, accuracy, existence, importance, judgment, love, loyalty, reliability, sincerity, truth, validity, wisdom, word, worth)