DUBITATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

dubitation

noun

ˌd(y)ü-bə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of dubitation

archaic

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something with considerable dubitation we listened to his tall tales of adventure

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Noun

Was there ever any doubt Cristobal would succeed at his dream job?

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Oceanside has worked for years to get its neighbors on board with plans to restore and retain sand on its eroding beaches south of the municipal pier, but some Carlsbad residents still have their doubts.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

If promises of stable electric bills and technology to reduce water usage face mass public skepticism, tech companies have only themselves to blame.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
The approval comes despite growing vaccine skepticism, especially toward mRNA vaccines following Covid-19.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

Though the 34 cameras have been mounted at intersections throughout the city for several years, there's a new wave of suspicion about them and the way they're utilized by law enforcement.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Without an arrest, swirling suspicions were having their own corrosive effects on Incline Village, resident Michelle Pettibone said.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspicion

Noun

The popular corn maze and sunflower gardens flooded, adding uncertainty to whether the former will be ready as usual for Conner Prairie's high-profile fall festivals.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

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