HyperDic: doubtfulness

English > 2 senses of the word doubtfulness:
NOUNcognitiondoubtfulness, doubt, uncertainty, incertitude, dubiety, dubiousnessthe state of being unsure of something
attributedoubtfulness, doubt, dubiousness, questionuncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
English > doubtfulness: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe state of being unsure of something.
Synonymsdoubt, uncertainty, incertitude, dubiety, dubiousness
Narrowerincredulity, disbelief, skepticism, mental rejectiondoubt about the truth of something
indecision, indecisiveness, irresolutiondoubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
mental reservation, reservation, arriere penseeAn unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly
misgiving, mistrust, distrust, suspiciondoubt about someone's honesty
peradventuredoubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case
suspenseAn uncertain cognitive state
Broadercognitive state, state of mindThe state of a person's cognitive processes
OppositecertaintyThe state of being certain
Spanishduda, incertidumbre, pregunta
Catalandubte, incertesa, incertitud
Adjectivesdoubtfulfraught with uncertainty or doubt
doubtfulunsettled in mind or opinion
English > doubtfulness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaninguncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something.
Synonymsdoubt, dubiousness, question
Broaderuncertainty, uncertainness, precariousnessunsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
Spanishcuestión, duda
Catalandubte
Adjectivesdoubtfulopen to doubt or suspicion

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