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Explore Doubted through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Doubted | Doubt | Doubts | Doubting | Doubters | Doubter

Doubted meaning

Considered doubtful; not trusted; uncertain.

Using Doubted

  • The main meaning on this page is: Considered doubtful; not trusted; uncertain.
  • In the example corpus, doubted often appears in combinations such as: doubted the, doubted that, never doubted.

Context around Doubted

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 13 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

media 1× ukraine 1× host 1× skeptics 1× ever 1×

Often after:

proved 1× russian 1× rangers 1×

Sentence patterns with Doubted

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

9 some doubted his physicality 1× and never doubted his innocence 1× as skeptics doubted that cross 1× have ever doubted him 1× he never doubted the ultimate 1× if he doubted then something 1× in ukraine doubted russian president 1× johnson never doubted he would 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a few commenters 1× addressing the summit 1× but many writers 1× by the end 1× convinced of her 1× esme has always 1×

Common sentence endings:

a top team 1× between the tackles 1× doubted his innocence 1× event actually happened 1× ever doubted him 1× look around you 1×

Words around Doubted

Just before it in the word index:

doubt 4.831 doubs 12 doubly 120 doubloons 2 doubloon 5 doubling 657

Just after it in the word index:

doubter 7 doubters 79 doubtfire 13 doubtful 321 doubtfulness 3 doubting 124

Similar in corpus frequency:

adhering 276 adrenaline 276 advert 276 baird 276 bassist 276 bon 276

Corpus analysis for Doubted

  • In this selection, "doubted" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, media, ukraine, host, proved, russian and rangers stand out and add context to how "doubted" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 9 some doubted his physicality and and never doubted his innocence. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "doubted" sits close to words such as adhering, adrenaline and advert, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with doubted

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Johnson never doubted he would. (5 words)

A few commenters on social media doubted whether such an event actually happened. (13 words)

Back then, however, the TV host doubted if she could pull it off. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

In a statement by Victor Oshioke, his Chief Media Aide, Oshiomhole said those who had had the opportunity of working closely with the former governor of Lagos State never doubted the fact that he is the best person for the job at this time. (44 words)

But many writers have doubted whether there is a single best justification for the complex practices of any given community, and others have doubted whether, even if there are, they should be counted as part of the law of that community. (41 words)

By the end of the evening, Henry was sitting on the radiator beside Mrs Carter, sharing a bottle of wine and gossiping about US politics (she doubted that the vocally Christian George W Bush had ever read the Bible). (39 words)

Example sentences (20)

But many writers have doubted whether there is a single best justification for the complex practices of any given community, and others have doubted whether, even if there are, they should be counted as part of the law of that community.

Therefore, Descartes concluded, if he doubted, then something or someone must be doing the doubting, therefore the very fact that he doubted proved his existence.

Addressing the summit on Wednesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said those who doubted the importance of the Good Friday Agreement should "just take a look around you".

A few commenters on social media doubted whether such an event actually happened.

And while that remains to be seen, one thing that can't be doubted is the player's special connection with the fans and how much he enjoyed representing the club.

As many in the West and even in Ukraine doubted Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions, the White House was adamant: War was coming and Kyiv was woefully outgunned.

Back then, however, the TV host doubted if she could pull it off.

By the end of the evening, Henry was sitting on the radiator beside Mrs Carter, sharing a bottle of wine and gossiping about US politics (she doubted that the vocally Christian George W Bush had ever read the Bible).

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Convinced of her MIL’s involvement, she confided in her spouse, who doubted her.

Esme has always been conniving, so plenty of people have doubted that she even had amnesia to begin with.

Given his size at 5-foot-9, some doubted his physicality as a runner and ability to earn tough yards in between the tackles.

He also issued a pointed reminder to those who doubted Rangers' ability, pointing to their victory against Real Betis as proof his Dons were in a dog-fight with a top team.

He has shown that repeatedly since being inaugurated two and a half years ago even as skeptics doubted that cross-party accommodation was still possible.

He said they’re twins and he shouldn’t have ever doubted him.

He was continually stunned that Elizabeth never left him for being a sex offender and never doubted his innocence.

In an interview with Bay City News, Butt said that he never doubted the ultimate outcome but was disappointed that it took so long.

In a statement by Victor Oshioke, his Chief Media Aide, Oshiomhole said those who had had the opportunity of working closely with the former governor of Lagos State never doubted the fact that he is the best person for the job at this time.

In Iowa’s locker room after the game, the players said they never doubted the final outcome.

I've never doubted the character and it's been about the composure within the game to limit our errors and stick to script.

Johnson never doubted he would.

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Common combinations with doubted

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "doubted" in a sentence?
An example: "But many writers have doubted whether there is a single best justification for the complex practices of any given community, and others have doubted whether, even if there are, they should be counted as part of the law of that community." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "doubted" from authentic English texts.
What does "doubted" mean?
Doubted means: Considered doubtful; not trusted; uncertain.
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