d(y)üˈbīəd.ē, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Late Latin dubietas, from Latin dubius + -etas (from -itas -ity)
1. : the quality or state of being doubtful or skeptical : dubiousness , uncertainty
there was dubiety in his voice and a hint of uncertainty in his eye — John Buchan
2. : a doubt or matter of doubt
the problems and dubieties of an average individual
Synonyms: see uncertainty