duda

Definitions of duda
  1. noun
    being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
    synonyms: incerteza
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    types:
    entredicho
    uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
    improbabilidad
    the quality of being improbable
    inverosimilitud
    the improbability of a specified outcome
    type of:
    cualidad
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    the state of being unsure of something
    synonyms: incertidumbre
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    antonyms:
    certeza, seguridad
    the state of being certain
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    desconfianza, recelo
    doubt about someone's honesty
    incredulidad
    doubt about the truth of something
    abulia, indecisión, indeterminación, irresolución
    doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
    suspense
    an uncertain cognitive state
    balance, oscilación, titubeo, vacilación
    indecision in speech or action
    type of:
    estado de ánimo
    the state of a person's cognitive processes
  3. noun
    an instance of questioning
    synonyms: pregunta
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    type of:
    interrogatorio, preguntas
    a request for information
  4. noun
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
    synonyms: escrúpulo
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    type of:
    desazón, inquietud, preocupación
    a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
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