i doubt it

idiom
UK: /aɪ daʊt ɪt/
US: /aɪ daʊt ɪt/

  1. An expression of disbelief or skepticism.

    1. He said he would finish it today, but I doubt it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather forecast predicts sunshine, but I doubt it, considering the dark clouds above. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

not likely
i doubt it interjection

  1. To express that something is unlikely to happen or be true.

    1. Will he really come? I doubt it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She claims to be an expert in the field, but frankly, I doubt it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "i doubt it" is /aɪ daʊt ɪt/ in British English and /aɪ daʊt ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "i doubt it": not likely.

Example usage of "i doubt it": "He said he would finish it today, but I doubt it.". More examples on the page.