Doubtfulness

Doubtfulness
Doubtfulness Doubt"ful*ness, n. 1. State of being doubtful. [1913 Webster]

2. Uncertainty of meaning; ambiguity; indefiniteness. `` The doubtfulness of his expressions.'' --Locke. [1913 Webster]

3. Uncertainty of event or issue. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]


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  • doubtfulness — doubt·ful·ness …   English syllables

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