dubiety (redirected from dubieties)

du·bi·e·ty  (d-b-t, dy-)

n. pl. du·bi·e·ties

1. A feeling of doubt that often results in wavering. See Synonyms at uncertainty.

2. A matter of doubt.

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[Late Latin dubiets, from Latin dubius, doubtful; see dubious.]

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dubiety - the state of being unsure of something doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, incertitude, uncertainty cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes arriere pensee, mental reservation, reservation - an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly distrust, mistrust, suspicion, misgiving - doubt about someone's honesty disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, skepticism - doubt about the truth of something indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution - doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost" peradventure - doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case; "this proves beyond peradventure that he is innocent" suspense - an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"