doubting

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/

Verb

doubting

1. present participle of doubt

Noun

doubting (plural doubtings)

1. A condition of doubt.
   • 1811, Walter Marshall, The Gospel-mystery of Sanctification Opened, page 156:

     A believer may be sometimes so overwhelmed with doubtings, that he may not be able to perceive an assurance in himself.

   • 1902, Thomas Hardy, In Tenebris I:

     Black is night's cope;
     But death will not appal
     One who, past doubtings all
     Waits in unhope.