mapagduda
prone to doubting
From root: duda
Usage Note
Mapagduda is a mapag- dispositional adjective from duda characterizing a person who habitually questions the honesty or motives of others. The mapag- prefix marks an ingrained personality tendency rather than a momentary feeling, distinguishing it from the simpler nag-aalangan.
Examples
" Mapagduda ang bagong kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
The new neighbor is suspicious of others.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-doubting the new neighbor.
" Ang boss namin ay mapagduda. "
Natural Translation
Our boss is prone to doubting.
Literal Translation
The boss our is prone-to-doubting.
" Dahil sa maraming naranasang pandaraya, naging mapagduda siya sa bawat taong nagpapakilalang kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the many betrayals he experienced, he became suspicious of every person who claimed to be a friend.
Literal Translation
Because of many experienced deceit, became prone-to-doubting he in every person introducing-as friend.
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