Meaning & use
doubting
Feeling or showing uncertainty or a lack of confidence about whether something is true or will happen.
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Her doubting expression made it clear she did not believe his excuse.
Even his most doubting colleagues admitted the results were impressive.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'doubting Thomas' refers to someone who refuses to believe something without direct proof.
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