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doubting mind

[/ˈdaʊtɪŋ maɪnd/]
nounpl: doubting minds
mente duvidosa
1. A mental state characterized by uncertainty, skepticism, or lack of conviction about something
A doubting mind prevented him from making a commitment to the project.
Uma mente duvidosa o impediu de se comprometer com o projeto.
2. The tendency to question or be skeptical about beliefs, facts, or decisions
Her doubting mind led her to investigate the claims thoroughly before believing them.
Sua mente duvidosa a levou a investigar as afirmações completamente antes de acreditar nelas.
Synonyms
skeptical minduncertain mindquestioning mindsuspicious mind
Antonyms
confident mindtrusting mindbelieving mindcertain mind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mente duvidosa
most common usage
Portugal
espírito questionador
alternative phrase emphasizing the questioning aspect
General
mente cética
emphasizes skepticism rather than doubt

Related Idioms & Phrases

a house divided against itself
to have second thoughts
to sit on the fence
to cast doubt on something
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