DUBITATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

dubitation

noun

ˌd(y)ü-bə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of dubitation

archaic

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something with considerable dubitation we listened to his tall tales of adventure

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Noun

Several hospital executives, lawyers, and others have raised doubts about CPSC’s claimed authority.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Head coach LaFleur's leadership is under intense scrutiny as his record has worsened, raising doubts about the team's ability to rebound.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

Take me home to West Virginia Despite early skepticism that programs like Ascend West Virginia couldn't produce long-term gains, many have reported high retention rates and lasting economic benefits.

— Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026
Within the real-estate industry, there was skepticism that Berman’s approach would work in other parts of the city.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
From that moment suspicion corrodes old loyalties, and the village’s Muslims are evacuated to a refugee camp for transport to Pakistan.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of suspicion

Noun

As housing costs rise, residency policies change, remote work matures, and global uncertainty reshapes long-term planning, prospective expats are looking beyond yesterday's relocation favorites.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Some state officials criticized the move as adding unneeded instability and uncertainty to running elections.

— Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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