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View usage for: dubiety in British English (djuːˈbaɪɪtɪ) or dubiosity (ˌdjuːbɪˈɒsɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. the state of being doubtful Word origin C18: from Late Latin dubietās, from Latin dubius dubiousdubiety in American English (duˈbaɪəti; djuˈbaɪəti) noun1. the quality of being dubious; doubtfulness 2. Word forms: plural duˈbieties a doubtful thing SIMILAR WORDS: unˈcertainty Examples of 'dubiety' in a sentencedubiety It's a real word, sir,' averred Hat, detecting a hint of dubiety.It is a very urgent matter, so the prince tells me," said the aide-decamp, with a certain note of dubiety in his tone. Synonyms of 'dubiety'doubtfulness, doubt, uncertainty, scepticism More Synonyms of dubiety Synonyms doubtfulness scepticism incertitude dubiosity Additional synonymsDefinition uncertainty about the truth, facts, or existence of something They were troubled and full of doubt. Synonyms uncertainty, confusion, hesitation, dilemma, scepticism, misgiving, suspense, indecision, bewilderment, lack of confidence, hesitancy, perplexity, vacillation, lack of conviction, irresolution, dubietyAfter months of indecision, they gave the go-ahead on Monday. Synonyms hesitation, doubt, uncertainty, wavering, ambivalence, dithering (British), hesitancy, indecisiveness, vacillation, shilly-shallying (informal), irresolutionShe had some misgivings about what she was about to do. Synonyms unease, worry, doubt, anxiety, suspicion, uncertainty, reservation, hesitation, distrust, apprehension, qualm, trepidation (formal), scruple, dubiety- dual
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