DOUBTFULNESS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

doubtfulness

noun

Definition of doubtfulness

as in dubiousness

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as in disbelief

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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

The mood that hangs over Tip Toe is two parts anxious dread to one part disbelief that things could really get quite so bad — as represented, with tragic irony, by Leo.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Cornell University’s investigation, of course, did not have to adhere to New York’s arguably archaic criminal standards, but its response, too, has triggered anger and disbelief across airwaves and social media.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of disbelief

Noun

City finished 17 points behind Chelsea when Chelsea won their most recent title, and maybe after a while that inculcates a sense of shakiness, or not-quite-worthiness.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That might become more valuable with some shakiness recently from left-handers Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shakiness

Noun

This incredulity is likely because people expect confidence in a memory’s accuracy to reflect its objective accuracy.

— Elizabeth A. Phelps, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
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

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

The practice of yama includes avoiding violence, dishonesty, theft and greed, and cultivating brahmacharya.

— Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of dishonesty

Noun

The most notable exception to Democratic officials’ wariness about Proposition 40 is Ro Khanna, a congressman who represents part of Silicon Valley.

— Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Analysts point to rising bond yields as a driver of wariness among companies that could go public.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of wariness

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