dubiety
Americannoun
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doubtfulness; doubt.
- Synonyms:
- suspicion, distrust, mistrust, skepticism
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a matter of doubt.
noun
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the state of being doubtful
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a doubtful matter
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Etymology
Origin of dubiety
First recorded in 1740–50; from Latin dubietās, equivalent to dubi(us) “doubtful” + -etās, noun suffix, variant of -itās after vocalic stems; see dubious, -ity
Example Sentences
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Two radiologists are required to read every mammogram, and patients are called back in for further tests where there is any dubiety - but still, 20% of cancers are missed.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Perhaps we have always lived in ages of dubiety, but Beckett’s quote is particularly apt in describing the last 60 years.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2022
In the midst of the government's argument, he found it: "Their representations would be fraught with dubiety."
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2014
That impression seemed to be confirmed when Fabiano extended the lead with a goal of technique, persistence and considerable dubiety.
From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2010
She gave me a look of some dubiety.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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