privately doubt

Frequency: 5.02.4 per million words

To doubt something but not say it publicly.

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Examples (20)

  • Lee privately doubted the truth of this statement.
  • He might publicly support the plan, but he privately doubts its success.
  • Although she praised the proposal in public, she privately doubted its feasibility.
  • She privately doubted his sincerity despite his outward charm.
  • Many of us privately doubt that the new policy will be effective.
  • Many investors privately doubt the company's ability to recover.
  • I've always privately doubted his motives for helping us.
  • Although he never said it aloud, I'm sure he privately doubted her claims.
  • The investor privately doubted the company's optimistic financial projections.
  • The committee members privately doubted the feasibility of the ambitious project.
  • He nodded in agreement, but his expression suggested he privately doubted every word.
  • Even the CEO might privately doubt the new strategy's effectiveness.
  • While everyone celebrated the victory, the coach privately doubted they could win the next match.
  • She couldn't help but privately doubt the wisdom of their decision.
  • She had to maintain a professional front, but she privately doubted her client's innocence.
  • He had to suppress his urge to privately doubt the expert's opinion.
  • Even as a child, I would privately doubt some of the fantastic stories my grandfather told.
  • We may privately doubt the official explanation, but we can't prove otherwise.
  • A senior official admitted to privately doubting the official explanation given to the press.
  • Despite the public show of unity, some leaders privately doubted the alliance's strength.