persistentdoubt
nounUK /pəˈsɪstənt daʊt/
US /pərˈsɪstənt daʊt/
A feeling of not being sure that stays with you for a long time.
Even after she checked her answer three times, a persistent doubt kept her from turning in the test.
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2. A worry that keeps coming back even when there is no clear reason.
He felt a persistent doubt about the new plan, though everyone else seemed happy.
3. A small voice in your mind that keeps asking, 'Are you sure?'
Her persistent doubt made her double-check the address before mailing the letter.
4. A lack of confidence in something that does not go away over time.
The team's persistent doubt about the schedule slowed their progress.