doubtfulness

noun

Definition of doubtfulnessnext
1
as in dubiousness

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2
as in disbelief

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtfulness
  1. dubiousness
  2. disbelief
  3. shakiness
  4. incredulity
  5. suspiciousness
  6. insincerity
  7. dishonesty
  8. wariness
Noun
  • Other controversies have underscored the dubiousness of Anthropic’s commitment to its mission and the hypocrisy of its goodie-two-shoes act.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The dubiousness of the mayor’s position goes beyond his indefensible gamble with public health.
    — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dubiousness
Noun
  • When Serpa announced her pregnancy, the disbelief was immediate and all caught on camera.
    — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The powerhouse formula clearly does its job, as one 55-year-old shopper was left in disbelief at how effective the Olay cream was.
    — Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of disbelief
Noun
  • That might become more valuable with some shakiness recently from left-handers Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Too much caffeine can cause a racing heart, shakiness, anxiety, headaches, elevated blood pressure, and trouble sleeping.
    — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shakiness
Noun
  • After the third shooting, however, the American public’s incredulity about the official narrative became hard to ignore.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • James extended both arms in incredulity during the pre-overtime break.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of incredulity
Noun
  • Signs of psychosis can include hearing, seeing, or believing things that others don't, suspiciousness or extreme uneasiness, inappropriate emotions and trouble concentrating.
    — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The outcome of this dynamic has been to marginalize the moderates and vindicate the endemic suspiciousness of hard-liners, starting with the supreme leader himself.
    — Michael Hirsh, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2021
Definition of suspiciousness
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  • It was made that much worse when several cast members laughed at her insincerity and Maddi Reese interrupted it several times because there was a stray cat nearby that terrified her.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 May 2026
  • Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of insincerity
Noun
  • Set against the backdrop of political dishonesty and the country’s abandonment of ideals, the book probes questions about how to be an artist in the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While some view this as a solution to academic dishonesty, experts highlight significant challenges.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dishonesty
Noun
  • Parton, conversely, seemed to embrace all comers without wariness.
    — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • When fed, crocodiles can lose their natural wariness of people and instead learn to associate humans with food.
    — David Goodhue August 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of wariness
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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