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
  • In the comments, ARMY bonded over their disbelief and excitement that the K-pop star had finally posted.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 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
  • Across the industry, workers viewed the mixed messaging with wariness and anger.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • That, combined, with some tribe wariness over Aaliyah’s performance in the competition sealed her fate.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of wariness
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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