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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uncertainty skepticism mistrust apprehension unease misgiving hesitation incredulity dubiousness questionability ambiguity vagueness obscurity unclearness ambiguity unpredictability unreliability untrustworthiness disbelief mistrustfulness wariness cautiousness prudence reservation qualm scruple trepidation fearfulness nervousness anxiety worry apprehensiveness

    Meaning of Doubtfulness

    The state of being uncertain or skeptical about something.

    Definitions

    • The state of being uncertain or doubtful about something
    • * A feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in something
    • * A state of suspense or uncertainty about the outcome of something

    Etymology of Doubtfulness

    The word "doubtfulness" originates from the Old French word "douter," which means "to doubt" or "to be uncertain"
    It is derived from the Latin word "dubitare," which means "to hesitate" or "to be uncertain"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to express uncertainty or skepticism about something

    Example Uses

    • The doubtfulness of the situation made it difficult to make a decision
    • * She felt a sense of doubtfulness about the new job offer
    • * The doubtfulness of the witness's testimony made it hard to convict the defendant

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    certainty confidence trust faith assurance conviction sureness clarity transparency reliability dependability trustworthiness believability credibility authenticity validity soundness stability security firmness decisiveness resoluteness determination positiveness

    Related Nouns

    uncertainty skepticism mistrust apprehension unease misgiving hesitation incredulity dubiousness questionability ambiguity vagueness obscurity unclearness unpredictability unreliability untrustworthiness disbelief mistrustfulness wariness cautiousness prudence reservation qualm scruple trepidation

    Related Verbs

    doubt question mistrust suspect apprehend fear worry hesitate vacillate waver falter tremble quake shudder quiver tremble shiver quake fret fuss agonize suffer torment distress perturb disquiet unsettle disturb

    Related Adjectives

    uncertain skeptical mistrustful apprehensive uneasy dubious questionable ambiguous vague obscure unclear unpredictable unreliable untrustworthy disbelieving mistrustful wary cautious prudent reserved qualified scrupulous trepid fearful worried hesitant vacillating wavering faltering