English Dictionary (Humor) beta

dub An expression of doubt or skepticism, usually conveyed through the use of the word "doubt" or phrases such as "I'm not so sure" or "it seems unlikely".  ■ When your friend tells you they won a lottery, you may dub their claim with a raised eyebrow and a "yeah right" response.

arguably adverb of doubt or uncertainty  ■ It's not clear if this is the right way to go, but it's arguably better than getting lost.

Assuredly In a way that is absolutely certain and without any doubt or hesitation.  ■ "I'm assuredly going to win the lottery tomorrow!"

Blanket A large piece of fabric used to cover and protect things, often for decoration.  ■ When in doubt, just throw a blanket over it to make it look like you care about its appearance.

brew A dark, fermented beverage made from grains or other sources.  ■ When in doubt, just brew a pot of coffee to keep the day going.

categorically In an absolute and unwavering manner, without any doubt or hesitation.  ■ When asked if she would go to the beach, Sarah categorically stated that she was not interested.

Clarify To make something clearer or more understandable, often by providing additional information or context.  ■ When in doubt, just clarify the situation with your boss by asking, "Can you please clarify what you expect me to do?"

concludes To reach a final conclusion or determination, often after carefully considering all relevant information.  ■ "After much deliberation, the jury concludes that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."

conclusively In a way that leaves no doubt or ambiguity; conclusively, definitively  ■ "I have conclusively proven that my favorite color is blue by showing you this photograph of the sky."

dubious Adjective - full of doubt or uncertainty; suspicious  ■ Why are you so dubious about the existence of unicorns? They're clearly real, and I have proof!

Emphatically In a manner that leaves no doubt or ambiguity, and with great emphasis.  ■ "I emphatically state that I do not like pizza."

eyeliner A cosmetic used to draw lines on the eyelids to enhance or alter the appearance of the eyes. It is typically applied with a brush or pencil.  ■ "When in doubt, just wing it with some eyeliner and confidence!"

Insecurities A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, qualities, or self-worth.  ■ "He had so many insecurities that he couldn't even go on a date without constantly checking his phone for messages from his ex."

maybes A word used to express uncertainty or doubt, often with a hint of humor.  ■ I maybes I'll go to the beach today, but only if the sun comes out and the waves are big enough to surf.

Perchance A word used to express the possibility of something happening, but with a hint of doubt or uncertainty.  ■ "Perchance it may rain today."

perhaps An interjection used to express doubt or uncertainty, but in a humorous way.  ■ "I think I'll go bungee jumping off the bridge. Perhaps." - said by someone who is afraid of heights but trying to seem brave.

right The correct opinion or course of action, as determined by a higher power or authority.  ■ When in doubt, just do what's right.

shiv A Hindu god with four heads, each representing a different aspect of life: creation, preservation, destruction, and liberation.  ■<en></?>"When in doubt, just shiv it!"/>

South The direction opposite of north, or the lowest point on a compass.  ■ When in doubt, just head south and keep going until you reach something interesting.

surely An expression of doubt that is used to express certainty, usually in a sarcastic or ironic manner.  ■ "I'm sure this will work out fine." said John as he lit up a cigarette and jumped off a bridge.

suspicious Having or showing aroused distrust or doubt; of dubious origin or quality.  ■ I was suspicious of the food at that street vendor, but I tried it anyway and now I regret it.

uncertain A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something, often accompanied by a lack of confidence in one's abilities.  ■ "I'm uncertain about my ability to sing in front of an audience, but I'll give it a try!"

unequivocally To say something without any doubt or ambiguity, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I unequivocally declare that I am the best pizza maker in the world!" he said, "And I have the data to prove it."

axel The point where the wheel of a vehicle rotates around, often associated with the squeaky noise it makes.  ■ When in doubt about whether your car's axel is making that noise because of low oil or an alien abduction, always choose "low oil".

certainty A state of being absolutely sure about something, often accompanied by a complete lack of doubt or hesitation.  ■ "I'm positive that I left my keys on the kitchen counter, so I'm going to go back and check one more time."

cynicism a state of distrust and doubt towards others, their motives, or their actions. It is characterized by a lack of optimism and an inclination to see the negative in every situation.  ■ "I knew he was lying when he said he loved me, but I kept pretending to be cynical just to mess with him."

doubts A feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something, often accompanied by a sense of humor. For example, when someone says they have doubts about the validity of their memory, it's often because they can't help but laugh at how absurd it is to doubt themselves.  ■ When I told my friends I was planning on running a marathon, they all had doubts about my ability to complete it. But when I crossed the finish line, they were all laughing and joking about how wrong they had been.

eggplant noun. A large, purple or white vegetable with a soft, fleshy interior and a bitter, nutty flavor.  ■ When in doubt, just make a ratatouille. It's always a crowd-pleaser and no one will ever suspect you used an eggplant instead of zucchini.

example A thing that serves as an illustration or demonstration of something else.  ■ "When in doubt, use an example. For instance, if someone asks you how to make a sandwich, you can say, 'Here's an example: take two slices of bread, spread some mayonnaise on one slice, add some lettuce and tomato, put the other slice on top, and voila! You have a delicious sandwich.'

Feels A feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt.  ■ "I feel like I'm not good enough at cooking, no matter how hard I try."

hesitating A person or thing that is reluctant to act or make a decision due to uncertainty, doubt, or fear.  ■ "John was hesitating whether he should buy the new video game or not. He eventually decided to flip a coin and whatever side it landed on, he would buy that game."

Rather An expression of doubt or disbelief, often used to sarcastically agree with someone else.  ■ "I'm just thrilled to hear that you're going to the gym. I had no idea you were such an exercise enthusiast," said John sarcastically, using the word 'rather' in a rather ironic way.

Sample A small amount of something taken as an example or representative of the whole.  ■ When in doubt, just take a sample of the dish to make sure it's not poisoned. Or, when trying to impress your friends, you could take a sample of your singing voice and let them listen. It might be terrible, but they'll still think you're amazing.

Scruples A feeling of moral or ethical unease, often resulting in hesitation or self-doubt.  ■ "I knew it was wrong, but my scruples got the best of me and I ended up returning the stolen candy bar."

separate To be separated from something, such as a group or a person.  ■ "I told my friend I wanted to separate myself from the group and do my own thing.",  ■ "The two siblings decided to separate their inheritance equally between themselves.",  ■ "When in doubt, just separate the egg yolk from the white to make your own omelette."

Skepticism A healthy dose of disbelief and doubt in everything that seems too good to be true. It's like a constant reminder that the world is full of liars, cheats, and other nefarious characters who would do anything to get your money or your information.  ■ When your friend tells you they won the lottery, just show some skepticism and ask for proof. Trust me, it's always a scam.

suss A word used to indicate suspicion, doubt, or uncertainty about something. It can also be used as a verb to mean "to investigate" or "to discern."  ■ "I'm sussing out the situation here," said the detective as he looked around the room.