lingeringdoubt
nounUK /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ daʊt/
US /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ daʊt/
A small worry that stays in your mind for a long time.
Even after she said yes, he still had a lingering doubt about her answer.
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2. A feeling that something might not be true, even after proof.
There was a lingering doubt in her mind about the test results.
3. A doubt that slowly fades but never fully disappears.
His lingering doubt about the plan made him double-check every detail.
4. A quiet worry that keeps coming back.
A lingering doubt kept her from fully trusting the offer.