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VocabJLPT N2

doubt

Nounの-AdjectiveSuffix

Definitions

1. doubt
2. misgivings

A feeling of suspicion or doubt, often implying that something dishonest or corrupt may be happening. It is commonly used in news reports when someone is suspected of wrongdoing but guilt has not been proven.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That silence is just making the suspicion worse!

Sentence 2

If he was lying, then suspicion turns into certainty.

Sentence 3

No matter how much you apologize, it's rough when the suspicion just won't go away!

Sentence 4

That expression made me suspect there was an ulterior motive.

Sentence 5

Even without evidence, it's wrong to attack someone based on suspicion alone.