doubtfulness

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There was too much doubtfulness in what he was doing.

From The Guardian • Feb. 7, 2013

The party candidates in their relative degrees of surety, probability and doubtfulness are herewith presented.

From Time Magazine Archive

The old lady spoke with a certain serious doubtfulness, looking at the girl by her side.

From Nobody by Warner, Susan

And, in spite of her resolve to brave all the social inclemencies of her novel surroundings, Estelle Chaloner shrank from the implied doubtfulness to which her unprotected condition led up.

From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf

It's certain that, when he once suggested the idea, I firmly advised him not to adopt it, merely on account of its doubtfulness and the small probability of success.

From The Children of the World by Heyse, Paul