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
  • Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • As tech stocks waver on doubts the AI boom will prove sustainable, India is emerging as a safe haven for global investors looking to hedge their bets and weather the volatility, Bloomberg wrote.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • Humans are hardwired to resist change, so implementing new technologies is often met with skepticism or pushback.
    — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • For decades, African football has faced criticism and skepticism, often based on unfounded racial stereotypes.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • In a recent interview with Don Lemon, Crump said that officials have yet to inform the family about any suspicions of foul play.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Northwestern University computer scientists put those suspicions to the test.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
Definition of suspicion
Noun
  • But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The restrictions were lifted last week, ending a period of regulatory uncertainty that limited availability for users worldwide.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of uncertainty
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