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How does the noun dubiety differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of dubiety are doubt, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, and uncertainty. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions.

felt some dubiety about its practicality

When would doubt be a good substitute for dubiety?

The synonyms doubt and dubiety are sometimes interchangeable, but doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.

plagued by doubts as to what to do

In what contexts can mistrust take the place of dubiety?

While the synonyms mistrust and dubiety are close in meaning, mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion.

had a great mistrust of doctors

When could skepticism be used to replace dubiety?

While in some cases nearly identical to dubiety, skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence.

an economic forecast greeted with skepticism

When can suspicion be used instead of dubiety?

Although the words suspicion and dubiety have much in common, suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone.

regarded the stranger with suspicion

Where would uncertainty be a reasonable alternative to dubiety?

The words uncertainty and dubiety can be used in similar contexts, but uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dubiety The early snark and savvy dubiety look silly with a couple of decades’ hindsight. Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021 Given that dubiety about the 2021 season — even the size of next year’s rosters remains unclear — predicting how the Twins might change over the winter is problematic. Phil Miller, Star Tribune, 3 Oct. 2020 That the hosts were doomed, again, by penalties at home — 13 flags, this time — continues to foster a sense of dubiety in this staff’s ability to fix what everybody and their uncle knows has been broken for months. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2019 Thankfully, any dubiety melts away with the burbling opening chords of Oh Baby, a propulsive slice of '80s synth-laden nostalgia that taps into the familiar feelings of longing and isolation that have become LCD's staple. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubiety
Noun
  • Yangwang doesn’t want to leave any doubts about the U9’s capabilities.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Many journalists, authors, and investigators have voiced doubts about these convictions, believing that the real Monster of Florence was never caught.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Legislature did not reject the rewrite, so the standards now include roughly 40 points about the Bible, Jesus and Christianity that students should learn as well as skepticism about the 2020 presidential election results and the origins of COVID-19.
    Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, and these nominees need majority support to be confirmed, so skepticism from just a handful of Republicans could sink a nomination.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The father charged in suspicion of murder in his toddler's 2024 hot car death has taken a plea deal with Pima County prosecutors that includes a higher sentencing than in a previous plea offer.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The suspicions arose due to high betting activity on the under for prop bets related to Rozier’s points, rebounds, and assists.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has plunged Kentucky's public health infrastructure into a state of confusion and uncertainty, officials said, and some local departments are beginning to question the credibility of the agency's guidance.
    Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Dubiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubiety. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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