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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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That play had Rodón raising his arms in disbelief, as well as appreciation.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025 -
In the Waldorf’s case, the contractor called SOM in disbelief.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 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
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Just make sure to approach every trade idea with a healthy dose of incredulity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Board meetings saw jeering, insults and accusations of dishonesty as members spoke, and frustrated parents accused leadership of lying and maliciously molding the process to a preferred outcome.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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What looks like dishonesty is often an attempt to catch up.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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