collectivedoubt
nounUK /kəˈlɛktɪv daʊt/
US /kəˈlɛktɪv daʊt/
When a whole group of people feel unsure about something at the same time.
The collectivedoubt in the room grew as the team stared at the confusing instructions.
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2. A situation where many people question the same decision or belief together.
Collectivedoubt spread through the crowd after the announcement.
3. The feeling of not being sure that a whole community shares.
Their collectivedoubt about the new rules led to a long meeting.
4. A moment when a team pauses because everyone is unsure.
A wave of collectivedoubt hit the players before the final play.