Doubts

/daʊts/ noun

Definition

Feelings of uncertainty or lack of confidence about something; plural form indicating multiple instances or concerns.

Etymology

From Old French 'doute,' from Latin 'dubitare' meaning 'to hesitate' or 'to waver,' possibly related to 'duo' (two), suggesting the mental state of being divided between two opinions. The '-s' creates the plural form.

Kelly Says

Psychologists have discovered that the ability to doubt yourself is actually a sign of intelligence—people who never doubt themselves are often less accurate! This paradox, called the 'Dunning-Kruger effect,' shows that doubt and wisdom go hand-in-hand.

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