misdoubt

[ mis-dout ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to doubt or suspect.

noun

1. doubt or suspicion.

misdoubt

/ mɪsˈdaʊt /

verb

1. an archaic word for doubt suspect

Word History and Origins

Origin of misdoubt¹

First recorded in 1530–40; mis- ¹ + doubt

Example Sentences

Upon receipt of these letters, a state of wariness, misdoubt and all-around alarm quickly set in for residents of North Carolina.

From Salon

By my troth, Sam, I misdoubt that thou canst read.

From Project Gutenberg

And indeed I had always seen—and methinks this was the reason that my heart inclined not warmly toward his suit—that his affection was of that sort that doth readily breed anger; and that if he had occasion to misdoubt a return from me of such-like regard as he professed, his looks of love sometimes changed into a scowl, or something nearly resembling one.

From Project Gutenberg

And a fortnight's siege is done—and, except the Duchess, none Can misdoubt the coming wrack.

From Project Gutenberg

Nay, I'll not misdoubt but that thy heart will give thanks as mine did, afore God and His angels, for her great goodness.

From Project Gutenberg