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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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In disbelief and determined never to let this happen to anyone else, Conteh connected with Dr. Sonia Spencer, the chairperson of the hospital complex.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025 -
Fons said there's currently a polarization in education because of the growing disbelief that a public sector can solve issues together, like health and schooling crises.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Which means this is a SALT piece, though one written from the perspective of red states, along with incredulity about red staters.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Even just a few years ago, to merely raise the question would have invited incredulity if not laughter, and to dare ask it aloud might have branded you a lunatic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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Unrestricted access without guidance can breed dependency, misinformation, or even academic dishonesty.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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His previous troubles hinted at similar dishonesty as his Viagra shenanigans.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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