doubtfulness

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of being uncertain or questionable

  - "His doubtfulness about the proposal made the board hesitant to approve it."
  - "The detective's doubtfulness about the alibi led him to suspect the suspect further."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doubtfulness
unhandsomeness , gracefulness , unhandsomenesses , disgracefulness

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Variants

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doubtful , doubtfully , doubtfulness , doubtfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'duban,' meaning 'to doubt,' and 'fulness,' meaning 'fullness.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'doubtfulness' contains the word 'fullness,' which may seem contradictory to its meaning.

2. In the 16th century, 'doubtfulness' was used to describe a state of moral uncertainty or sin.

3. The term 'doubtfulness factor' is used in statistics to describe the degree of uncertainty in a measurement or observation.

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Related Concepts

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1. uncertainty: A related concept to doubtfulness is uncertainty, which refers to the lack of knowledge or information about a particular situation or topic.

2. skepticism: Another related concept is skepticism, which is the questioning of beliefs or claims without accepting them on faith.

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Culture

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In literature, doubtfulness is often used to create suspense and tension. In art, it can be represented through the use of ambiguous or uncertain imagery.

How to Memorize "doubtfulness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a furrowed brow and a thoughtful expression, deep in thought and uncertain about a decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being unsure or uncertain about something.
   - Think of a time when you felt doubtful about something and recall the emotions and thoughts you experienced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Doubtfulness is a state of being unsure, uncertain, and full of query.'

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