doubt; uncertainty; incertitude; dubiety; doubtfulness; dubiousness




the state of being unsure of something


Antonym:
  • certainty

Type of:
  • cognitive state; state of mind

Types:
  • mental reservation; reservation; arriere pensee
  • misgiving; mistrust; distrust; suspicion
  • incredulity; disbelief; skepticism; mental rejection
  • indecision; indecisiveness; irresolution
  • peradventure
  • suspense


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