dubitation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dubitation
1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French, Old French ) < Latin dubitātiōn- (stem of dubitātiō ), equivalent to dubitāt ( us ), past participle of dubitāre ( dubit- doubt + -ātus -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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He went; and Alf, in fearful dubitation said to himself, 'by such a chief is Munster to be governed!
From Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist by Velde, Carl Franz van der
He led the way, with something of an air of dubitation, and we followed.
From The Beetle by Marsh, Richard
"I have considerable dubitation as to the expediency of making the services of our parish churches choral."
From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman
His weakness he will show, yet also his strength; dubitation yet faith; he will hesitate, yet finally act.
From Homer's Odyssey A Commentary by Snider, Denton Jaques
Perhaps Mr. Larkin had not yet formed any distinct plans, and was really in considerable dubitation.
From Wylder's Hand by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
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