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
  • Shortly after, a young man stumbles towards Pat from the direction of the pub, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Skateboarding Is Not for Girls is competing in the feature film selection, and Duma is still in disbelief.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of disbelief
Noun
  • 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
  • Symptoms include shakiness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and confusion.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of shakiness
Noun
  • James extended both arms in incredulity during the pre-overtime break.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Good ex-etiquette is about refusing to let someone else’s dishonesty determine your character or your choices.
    — Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Cambridge has since opened a fresh investigation following new information, and Arday has resigned while denying dishonesty and acknowledging mistakes.
    — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dishonesty
Noun
  • During our conversation, Goldfarb seems attuned to the wariness but prepared with counterpoints.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disheveled and brutish, Niaz is routinely greeted by his peers with wariness and surprise, his star faded by what is heavily suggested to be his own doing.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wariness
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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