doubtfulness

noun

Definition of doubtfulnessnext
1
as in dubiousness

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2
as in disbelief

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  1. disbelief
  2. incredulity
  3. dishonesty
Noun
  • The first Dodger run scored (making it 5-1), and the Yankee fans were in disbelief.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • After his 42-yard reception ended with the Cardinals offense on the field, Reagor, a 2020 first-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, grasped the sides of his helmet with both hands in disbelief.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of disbelief
Noun
  • While Jesse Eisenberg plays Mark Zuckerberg as an acerbic genius who has codified his victim complex into every decision, Garfield taps into the incredulity and exasperation of being punished for not validating every whim of Zuckerberg’s entrepreneurism.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Expect a similar level of incredulity when The Morning Show gets a minimum of five acting nominations.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024
Definition of incredulity
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  • No hint of dishonesty has tarnished her, and she is pledged to the rule of law.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In any case, withholding specific details or not providing all necessary facts is considered a form of dishonesty.
    Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of dishonesty
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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