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doubtfulness Synonyms

Another word for doubtfulness

Choosing another word for doubtfulness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
uncertainty
dubiousness
skepticism
Strong
hesitation
mistrust
incredulity
suspicion
indecision

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
questionableness
Strong
improbability
unlikelihood
unreliability
ambiguity

Opposites of doubtfulness

The opposite of doubtfulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainty
certitude
indubitability
confidence
reliability
validity
conviction
assurance
See all opposites of doubtfulness

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