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increasing doubt

[ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ daʊt]
noun phrase
dúvida crescente
1. A growing or expanding feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence about something
There is increasing doubt about whether the project will be completed on time.
Há uma dúvida crescente sobre se o projeto será concluído no prazo.
2. Progressive skepticism or disbelief that becomes stronger over time
His increasing doubt about her honesty began to affect their relationship.
Sua dúvida crescente quanto à honestidade dela começou a afetar o relacionamento.
Synonyms
growing doubtrising uncertaintymounting skepticismexpanding hesitation
Antonyms
growing certaintyincreasing confidencemounting convictionexpanding belief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dúvida crescente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dúvida crescente
Standard usage
São Paulo
dúvida crescente
Standard usage
Portugal
dúvida crescente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast doubt on something
beyond a shadow of a doubt
give someone the benefit of the doubt
fuel doubts about something
plant doubt in someone's mind
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