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as in dubiousness
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as in disbelief
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtfulness
Noun
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McIlroy almost immediately looked down and picked up the ball in disbelief.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025 -
The man raised his head, staring up at the sky in disbelief, and then rubbed his eyes.—
Wu Jianren,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Even just a few years ago, to merely raise the question would have invited incredulity if not laughter, and to dare ask it aloud might have branded you a lunatic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.—
Genia Naro Maciel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mockery quickly flooded social media channels as the irony of an HR manager setting an example of dishonesty did not escape many.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Stanton was added on May 15 to the county's Brady list, a list of law enforcement officers who have been accused of dishonesty, bias or crimes.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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