doubtfulness

noun

Definition of doubtfulnessnext
1
as in dubiousness

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2
as in disbelief

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  1. disbelief
  2. incredulity
  3. dishonesty
Noun
  • Barkley's backward hurdle draws widespread disbelief from NFL fans NFL Week 9 takeaways: Is Eagles' game management a big problem?
    New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The first Dodger run scored (making it 5-1), and the Yankee fans were in disbelief.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of disbelief
Noun
  • While Jesse Eisenberg plays Mark Zuckerberg as an acerbic genius who has codified his victim complex into every decision, Garfield taps into the incredulity and exasperation of being punished for not validating every whim of Zuckerberg’s entrepreneurism.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Expect a similar level of incredulity when The Morning Show gets a minimum of five acting nominations.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024
Definition of incredulity
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  • No hint of dishonesty has tarnished her, and she is pledged to the rule of law.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In any case, withholding specific details or not providing all necessary facts is considered a form of dishonesty.
    Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of dishonesty
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