dubitative

American  

[doo-bi-tey-tiv, dyoo-] / ˈdu bɪˌteɪ tɪv, ˈdyu- /

adjective

1. doubting; doubtful.

2. expressing doubt.

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Other Word Forms

• dubitatively adverb
• undubitative adjective
• undubitatively adverb

Etymology

Origin of dubitative

1605–15; < Late Latin dubitātīvus, equivalent to dubitāt ( us ) ( see dubitation) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

“No,” said Tom, opening his pocketknife and holding it over the puff, with his head on one side in a dubitative manner.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

Being not in the least dubitative of your spontaneous compliance, I proceed,” added he, suddenly changing his tone, “to get everything ready in the library.”

From Headlong Hall by Peacock, Thomas Love

Nor was George's seconding of important nature; most dubitative, wholly passive, you would rather say, though the River, in his quarter, lay undefended.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14 by Carlyle, Thomas

The interest of his chronicle is greatest in the part which concerns Savonarola, though even here the peculiarly reticent and dubitative nature of the man is obvious.

From Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots by Symonds, John Addington

Stephen's face gave back the priest's indulgent smile and, not being anxious to give an opinion, he made a slight dubitative movement with his lips.

From A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by Joyce, James