Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dubitate

verb
/ˈdjuːbɪteɪt/
Definition
to hesitate in making a decision; to be uncertain or doubtful.
Examples
  • She began to dubitate about her career choices after the recent discussions with her colleagues.
  • Despite his extensive preparation, he still chose to dubitate before answering the challenging question.
Meaning
Dubitate refers to the feeling of indecision or doubt regarding the truth or reliability of something.
Synonyms
  • hesitate
  • doubt
  • waver
  • vacillate
  • fluctuate