Doubt in English

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How often do you have to doubt something? How about talking about your doubts? And also in English? This article is about words and phrases that help you express doubt in your daily life. Please note that the main role in conveying doubt belongs to modal verbs. Hang on to them!

Table. 50 phrases for expressing doubt in English.

Definitely !

Definitely!

Absolutely !

Exactly!

I'm 100% sure .

I am 100% sure.

I'm positive on that point.

I'm sure about it.

I know for sure that it's not his fault.

I know for sure it's not his fault.

We are sure we'll handle that.

We are confident that we can handle it.

I am convinced you will succeed.

I am convinced that you will succeed.

It's quite certain that they paid all their debts.

It's pretty obvious that they've paid off all their debts.

I'm quite sure she didn't tell him anything.

I'm pretty sure she didn't tell him anything.

I could wear that there will be another robbery.

I can swear there will be another theft.

It's undeniable that they met previously.

There is no doubt that they have met before.

There's no doubt in my mind.

I don't have any doubts.

There can be no doubt .

There can be no doubt.

It's beyond all doubt that these documents are fake.

There is no doubt that these documents are fake.

I have no doubt about the correct answer.

I have no doubts about the correct answer.

It's obvious that you are not serious.

Obviously you are not serious.

I can assure you they will accept your offer with pleasure.

I can assure you that they will gladly accept your offer.

Dan is bound to have forgotten about this arrangement.

Dan must have forgotten about this arrangement.

The chances are that she will be fired after this scandal.

The chances are that she will be fired after this scandal.

There is a good chance that the reporters will bring light to this story .

The chances are high that journalists will shed everything on this story.

The odds are that the show will be cancelled.

There is a chance the show will be cancelled.

It seems highly likely that this country will not participate in the Olympics.

It is very likely that this country will not take part in the Olympic Games.

I bet you $100 she will call you back.

We bet a hundred dollars, what will call you back?

I bet he won't come.

I bet he won't come.

I think you deserve an apology.

I think you deserve an apology.

It seems to me that you missed the point.

I think you missed the main idea.

I guess the Smiths will allow you to stay at their place.

I think the Smiths will let you stay with them.

I expect your computer will be repaired next week.

I'm guessing your computer will be fixed next week.

I suppose she will return you all the money.

I assume that she will return all the money.

I believe this is yours.

I think it's yours.

I assume the prices are going up this month.

I can assume that this month the prices will increase.

There is reason to believe that your assumptions are unjustified.

There are reasons to believe that your assumptions are not justified.

These keys must belong to Angela. There is her name written on one of them.

These keys must belong to Angela. They have her name written on them.

Boris must have bought the car from him.

Boris must have bought the car from him.

You can't have told him the truth!

You can't possibly tell him the truth!

It's more than probable that we will spend the summer in the mountains.

It is more than likely that we will spend this summer in the mountains.

It's probable that the police will find the killer.

The police will probably find the killer.

She will probably turn this offer down.

Most likely, she will not accept this offer.

It will probably not be long before they adopt this law.

Most likely, it will be a long time before they pass this law.

She is likely to get this position.

She will probably get this post.

The hospital is not likely to accept all the kids.

It is unlikely that all children will be admitted to the hospital.

I wouldn't be surprised if you bought that race car.

I wouldn't be surprised if you bought that race car.

It may take more time.

This may take longer.

The new pupils may learn much from older ones.

New students can learn a lot from old ones.

He may not come on time.

He may not arrive on time.

There may have been another reason for his unacceptable behavior.

There could be another reason for his unacceptable behavior.

These measures might help cut down unemployment.

These measures could help reduce the unemployment rate.

Perhaps we can try something new.

Perhaps we can try something new.

Maybe tomorrow it will be easier.

Maybe tomorrow will be easier.

There's some doubt about his communication skills.

His communication skills are questionable.

I doubt that Fred will be able to save any money.

I doubt Fred will be able to save any money.

It's doubtful whether Maggie is the one who switched the alarm off.

I doubt it was Maggie who turned off the alarm.

I'm rather skeptical about their suggestions.

I am skeptical about their proposals.

I 'm highly dubious about the benefits of this device.

I doubt very much about the advantages of this device.

I am not at all convinced that the manager will take any other employees to his office.

I'm not at all sure that the manager will hire any other employees.

I wonder if this book deserves reading.

I wonder if this book is worth reading.

I am not too sure that the agreement will be signed.

I'm not entirely sure if the message will be signed.

I am not really sure that her knowledge of French will help her communicate in Paris.

I'm really not sure that her knowledge of French will help her communication in Paris.

I' m not quite sure the banks work on Sunday.

Not really sure if banks are open on Sundays.

It isn't known for sure whether the police station has been equipped with up-to-date electronics.

It is not known whether the police station was equipped with modern electronics.

She isn't likely to listen to the lecture.

It is unlikely that she will listen to the lecture.

It's highly improbable that the government will reduce the taxes.

It is unlikely that the government will cut taxes.

It's very doubtful whether her parents approve of this marriage.

I doubt very much that her parents approve of her marriage.

There's but a small chance that the application will be signed.

There is not the slightest chance that the application will be signed.

It's hardly to be expected that the goods will be delivered right on the schedule.

It can hardly be expected that the goods will be delivered strictly on schedule.