dubiousness

Definitions of dubiousness

1. noun

   the state of being unsure of something
   synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, incertitude, uncertainty

   types:

   arriere pensee, mental reservation, reservation

   an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly

   distrust, misgiving, mistrust, suspicion

   doubt about someone's honesty

   disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, scepticism, skepticism

   doubt about the truth of something

   indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution

   doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

   peradventure

   doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

   suspense

   an uncertain cognitive state

   hesitation, vacillation, wavering

   indecision in speech or action

   type of:

   cognitive state, state of mind

   the state of a person's cognitive processes
2. noun

   uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
   “the dubiousness of his claim”

   synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, question

   type of:

   precariousness, uncertainness, uncertainty

   being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance