Doubt A state of uncertainty about the truth, factualness, outcome, or existence of something, or the impression that, e.g., an event, is unlikely; also, a disinclination to believe or of being unconvinced about a claim, statement, hypothesis, etc. – especially on rational grounds, lack belief in or conviction about a statement, proposition, etc., or being undecided in belief or opinion – hold little or no confidence about, call into question, distrust, suspect the sincerity or trustworthiness of, or query the truth, likelihood, or genuineness of something. Dubious Marked by or causing doubt; unsettled, uncertain; of doubtful quality – untrustworthy, having or resulting in reservations or misgivings; not certain in outcome. (see also: questioning, openminded scepticism, critical thinking)   Back to: Glossary A-C, Glossary D-H, Glossary I-P, Glossary Q-S, Glossary T-Z   Glossary of selected Judgement & Decision-making, Belief-related, and other Psychology terms A-Z »   » Return to belief, judgement, and clear thinking »   Labels: doubt

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