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UK//wɒt də juː miːn daʊt//US//wɑt du jʊ min daʊt//

Meaning of What do you mean doubt

A question asking for clarification about someone's lack of certainty.

In simple words: What do you mean you are not sure?

What do you mean doubt in a sentence

  • I'm not following your argument. What do you mean doubt?
  • When you said you might quit, what do you mean doubt?
  • If you don’t believe it, what do you mean doubt?

How to use What do you mean doubt

Use when seeking clarification about someone’s uncertainty; may be too direct in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of someone scratching their head, unsure of what’s being said.

Related words

Collocations with What do you mean doubt

  • express doubt
  • cast doubt
  • lose doubt

Synonyms for What do you mean doubt

Opposites of What do you mean doubt

Common mistakes with What do you mean doubt

  • Using in formal situations where clarity is expected.
  • Confusing with 'What do you mean by that?' in more specific contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about What do you mean doubt

What does What do you mean doubt mean?

What do you mean you are not sure?

What is the definition of What do you mean doubt?

A question asking for clarification about someone's lack of certainty.

How do you use What do you mean doubt in a sentence?

I'm not following your argument. What do you mean doubt?

Can you give another example of What do you mean doubt?

When you said you might quit, what do you mean doubt?

What are synonyms for What do you mean doubt?

Common alternatives include What do you mean?, Are you unsure?, Can you clarify?, What do you question?.

What is the opposite of What do you mean doubt?

Opposite meanings include certainty, confidence, conviction, assurance.

What words go with What do you mean doubt?

It commonly pairs with express doubt, cast doubt, lose doubt.

What are common mistakes when using What do you mean doubt?

Using in formal situations where clarity is expected. Confusing with 'What do you mean by that?' in more specific contexts.

How do you pronounce What do you mean doubt?

US: //wɑt du jʊ min daʊt//, UK: //wɒt də juː miːn daʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What do you mean doubt formal or informal?

"What do you mean doubt" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What do you mean doubt?

Use when seeking clarification about someone’s uncertainty; may be too direct in formal settings.