A lingering feeling of uncertainty or distrust about a person, statement, or situation. Often used in formal or written contexts.
His explanation leaves room for doubt.
Many people harbor suspicions about that politician's actions.
She had doubts about what he said.
Doubts arose after hearing that explanation.
He cleared away the doubts by presenting evidence.
His attitude made those around him suspicious.
疑問 is a general question or point of uncertainty, while 疑念 is a deeper, more emotional sense of distrust or suspicion.
不信 describes a broader lack of trust in a person or system, while 疑念 is a specific, lingering doubt about a particular matter.
懸念 expresses worry or concern about a future outcome, whereas 疑念 focuses on distrust or suspicion about something already said or done.
疑念 expresses a feeling of suspicion or distrust toward someone or something, whereas 疑義 refers to an intellectual doubt about the correctness or validity of facts or procedures.
Compound of 疑 (doubt) and 念 (thought, feeling). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the sense of 'a thought of doubt'.