Dubiousness
/ˈdjuː.bi.əs.nəs/noun
The quality of being doubtful or uncertain.
Did you know?The word 'dubious' is linked to the Latin 'dubius', which means 'wavering' or 'two ways', hinting at an inner conflict between choices and beliefs.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dubius
“Wavering, uncertain, having two ways.”
Old French
Old French
dubios
“Of doubtful quality; questionable.”
Middle English
Middle English
dubious
“Doubtful, uncertain, suspect.”
Modern English
English
dubiousness
“The state of being doubtful or questionable, emerging in the early 17th century.”