misdoubt

verb

mis·doubt ˌmis-ˈdau̇t

misdoubted; misdoubting; misdoubts

: doubt

: suspect, fear

misdoubt noun

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

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of misdoubt was circa 1550

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“Misdoubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdoubt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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