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

Lampkin’s football story is about suspending disbelief and acknowledging exceptions to prototypes.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
As Sasha held up the June 2000 birth announcement and her newborn photo, the family could be heard reacting in disbelief to the piece of mail that had taken 26 years to return.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 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

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

While some view this as a solution to academic dishonesty, experts highlight significant challenges.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
This cycle has been marked by allegations of dishonesty, a defamation lawsuit, and some undisclosed legal trouble from decades past.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of dishonesty

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