doubting — The act of questioning the truth, validity, or reliability of something. It involves feeling uncertain or skeptical about beliefs or statements.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: The act of questioning the truth, validity, or reliability of something. It involves feeling uncertain or skeptical about beliefs or statements.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 의심하는, 확신하지 못하는
Korean pronunciation: 다우-팅 (강세: 다우)
Example Sentences
- My doubting mother asked me three times if I really finished my homework.
- The teacher's doubting expression made the student confess immediately.
- I'm doubting whether my GPS is trying to kill me by leading me through dark alleys.
doubting
ADJECTIVE//ˈdaʊtɪŋ//
The act of questioning the truth, validity, or reliability of something. It involves feeling uncertain or skeptical about beliefs or statements.
The act of questioning the truth, validity, or reliability of something. It involves feeling uncertain or skeptical about beliefs or statements.
While doubting and hearing shouting, wise routing shows the way!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'douter', which came from Latin 'dubitare' meaning 'to hesitate or be uncertain'. The Latin root suggests the mental state of wavering between two possibilities.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My doubting mother asked me three times if I really finished my homework.”
“The teacher's doubting expression made the student confess immediately.”
“I'm doubting whether my GPS is trying to kill me by leading me through dark alleys.”
“Her doubting friends couldn't believe she actually won the lottery.”
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