doubtfulness
The state or quality of being doubtfulThe state or quality of being doubtful; doubt; uncertainty.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being doubtful; doubt; uncertainty.
the state of being unsure of something
Origin
From Middle English doutefulnesse, dowtefulnesse, equivalent to doubtful + -ness.From Middle English doutefulnesse, dowtefulnesse, equivalent to doubtful + -ness.
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Forms
plural: doubtfulnesses| Singular | doubtfulness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something:doubtdubiousnessquestion
- the state of being unsure of something:doubtuncertaintyincertitudedubietydubiousness
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddoubtful
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable