dubiety
/dju:'baiəti/
Definition
- Noun:
- The state of being unsure of something; doubtfulness: A condition of uncertainty or hesitation in belief or opinion.
- A specific feeling of doubt or uncertainty: An instance or occasion of being doubtful.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The new evidence cast a shadow of dubiety over the witness's original testimony.
- There is considerable dubiety among scientists about the long-term effects of the treatment.
- He expressed his dubiety regarding the feasibility of the proposed plan.
Advanced Usage
- "A note of dubiety": A hint or tone of doubt.
- Her voice carried a distinct note of dubiety when she discussed the project's deadline.
- "To be in dubiety": To be in a state of doubt.
- The committee remained in dubiety about the best course of action.
Variants and Related Words
- Dubious (adj): Hesitating or doubting; of uncertain outcome or quality.
- She was dubious about the stranger's offer.
- Dubiously (adv): In a doubtful manner.
- He looked at the contract dubiously.
- Indubitably (adv): In a manner that is too evident to be doubted; unquestionably. (This is an antonymic derivative, meaning without doubt).
Synonyms
- Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
- Uncertainty: The state of being uncertain.
- Skepticism: A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
- Misgiving: A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.
Antonyms
- Certainty: Firm conviction that something is the case.
- Assurance: A positive declaration intended to give confidence.
- Certitude: Absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.
Noun
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the state of being unsure of something
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