Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting is pessimistic, surprisingly caught in doubt 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SCEPTICISM

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The straight part
We know that "doubt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doubt = scepticism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCEPTICISM mean?

SCEPTICISM noun
  1. The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
  2. A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
  3. The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
  4. A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
  5. Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

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