dubitation

noun

ˌd(y)ü-bə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce dubitation (audio)
Definition of dubitationnext
archaic
as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something with considerable dubitation we listened to his tall tales of adventure

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  1. doubt
  2. skepticism
  3. suspicion
  4. uncertainty
Noun
  • The path forward was cast into doubt by Trump's statement, with speculation growing that Johnson would scrap the original version of the bill and bring up a narrower funding extension that includes disaster relief.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, Reuters reported that eight Republican senators had expressed doubts about Trump's nomination of Gabbard to lead the nation's intelligence community.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • Jeff expresses profound skepticism, and warns them to prepare themselves for the worst.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, simply promoting AI as the next big thing in the strategic plan might be met with skepticism.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • Andrea reported the suspicion to the police, and was interviewed, but never heard anything more.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Heard was vilified online during the bitter trial between her and ex Johnny Depp, and there are some suspicions that Saudi bots could have played a role, according to CBC News.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspicion
Noun
  • Leaders grappling with technological upheaval, political change, economic uncertainty, and shifting societal norms may be tempted to seek novel solutions.
    Gena Cox, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also the uncertainty that a potential breakaway league could bring.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncertainty
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