1
as in dubiousness
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as in disbelief
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtfulness
Noun
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The guy who says 30s are okay, but 39 is actually 40, or the other gentleman who won’t date over 27, and Lucy is just looking at him in disbelief.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
18 June 2025 -
Cal, clearly caught off guard, can be heard laughing in disbelief at the intense response.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.—
Genia Naro Maciel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just make sure to approach every trade idea with a healthy dose of incredulity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The arrival of sophisticated AI might, at first glance, seem like a threat to genuine learning, potentially reducing the need for deep thought or even enabling widespread academic dishonesty.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Eleanor’s dishonesty puts her in more precarious situations, including having to speak to journalism students about ethical storytelling and a local news channel’s interest in airing a segment about her.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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