misdoubt

verb

mis·​doubt ˌmis-ˈdau̇t 

misdoubted; misdoubting; misdoubts

transitive verb

1

: doubt

2

: suspect, fear

misdoubt noun

Synonyms

• distrust
• doubt
• mistrust
• question
• suspect

Examples of misdoubt in a Sentence

unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1