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Definition of doubtfulness

doubtfulness

/ˈdaʊt.fəl.nəs/
doubt · ful · ness
Adverb:doubtfully
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Adjective:doubtful
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doubtfulness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or feeling of being uncertain, hesitant, or skeptical about the truth or outcome of something.

Example

"A sense of doubtfulness lingered in the room after the presenter failed to provide verifiable data."

2

The quality of being questionable, improbable, or unreliable in nature.

Example

"The historical doubtfulness of the manuscript made scholars reluctant to cite it as primary evidence."

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• Nearby Words

doubter
doubtful
doubtfully
doubtfulness
doubtless
doubtlessly
douche

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doubtfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doubtfulness
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