dubiety

/dju:'baiəti/

Thân thiện

A student's face shows dubiety while solving a difficult math problem.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the state of being unsure of something

Từ đồng nghĩa

• doubt
• uncertainty
• incertitude
• doubtfulness
• dubiousness