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Definition of dubiousness

dubiousness

/ˈduːbiəsnəs/
du · bi · ous · ness
Adverb:dubiously
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Adjective:dubious
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dubiousness Lexical Profile

dubiousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or attitude of being hesitant, skeptical, or uncertain about an outcome, claim, or situation.

Example

"She listened to the ambitious sales pitch with an expression of unmistakable dubiousness."

2

The quality of being unreliable, questionable, or suspect in character, value, or legitimacy.

Example

"The legal team quickly pointed out the dubiousness of the unverified financial documents."

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• Rhymes for dubiousness

• Nearby Words

dubbing
dubious
dubiously
dubiousness
dublin
dubois sea snake
dubrovnik

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'dubious' (from Latin 'dubiosus', meaning 'doubtful', ultimately related to 'duo' meaning 'two', suggesting being pulled in two directions) and the native suffix '-ness'.

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