Dubiety — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /du̇-ˈbī-ət-ē/ du·bi·ety

Meaning & Definition of Dubiety

Dubiety (noun)

  1. a usually hesitant uncertainty or doubt that tends to cause vacillation
  2. a matter of doubt

Dubiety (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

    "the comfort of having a faith free from all dubiety is what attracts people to the religious sect"

    similar: distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubitation (archaic), incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty
    related: disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle (chiefly British), qualm, scruple, tremor
    opposite: assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust
    near: credence, faith

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dubiety

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dubiety:

Archaic: dubitation
distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dubiety

Words with the opposite meaning of Dubiety:

assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust

Related Words for Dubiety

disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle, qualm, scruple, tremor

Near Antonyms of Dubiety

credence, faith

Word Forms of Dubiety

Inflections: dubieties

Origin & Etymology of Dubiety

Late Latin dubietas, from Latin dubius

First known use: 1750

Frequently Asked Questions about Dubiety

What does "Dubiety" mean?

"Dubiety" means a usually hesitant uncertainty or doubt that tends to cause vacillation. As a noun, it is defined as: a usually hesitant uncertainty or doubt that tends to cause vacillation.

What is another word for "Dubiety"?

Other words for "Dubiety" include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubitation, incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving and mistrust. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dubiety" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dubiety"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dubiety". Common alternatives include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubitation, incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness and query.

What is the opposite of "Dubiety"?

Antonyms of "Dubiety" include assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness and surety. Near antonyms include credence and faith.

How do you use "Dubiety" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dubiety" in a sentence: "the comfort of having a faith free from all dubiety is what attracts people to the religious sect".

Is "Dubiety" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dubiety" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Dubiety"?

"Dubiety" is pronounced /du̇-ˈbī-ət-ē/ and divided into syllables as du·bi·ety.

What is the origin of the word "Dubiety"?

"Dubiety" comes from Late Latin dubietas, from Latin dubius. First known use: 1750.