dubious
doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
of doubtful quality or propriety; questionable: a dubious compliment; a dubious transaction.
of uncertain outcome: in dubious battle.
wavering or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt.
Origin of dubious
1synonym study For dubious
Other words for dubious
Other words from dubious
- du·bi·ous·ly, adverb
- du·bi·ous·ness, noun
- su·per·du·bi·ous, adjective
- su·per·du·bi·ous·ly, adverb
- su·per·du·bi·ous·ness, noun
- un·du·bi·ous, adjective
- un·du·bi·ous·ly, adverb
- un·du·bi·ous·ness, noun
Words Nearby dubious
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How to use dubious in a sentence
Domestically, the prime minister maintains the dubious line that he is the only man who can keep the still-fragile peace.
Krivov was arrested in October 2012, on the dubious charges of participation in “mass riots.”
Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015 | Movements.Org | December 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe kindly inform these little jokers with the dubious jokes that they risk judicial proceedings they may not find funny at all.
The Louisiana university has turned into a nanny state, issuing a campus smoking ban of dubious legality.
The University Of New Orleans’ Cigarette Ban Is Total BS | Chloé Valdary | October 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe British detectives have since interviewed countless witnesses and cleared a number of dubious suspects in the case.
Her manner amazed him; it was so unlike the aspect of fair interpretation, with which she usually discussed a dubious subject.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterEach of them was chuck full of that dubious sort of pride that has busted up more than one love-fiesta.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairHe looked upon her bright face, a dubious expression flittering over his own.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieThey were a little dubious about the night and its outcome, but all agreed it would be highly exciting.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankEddie said nothing, but looked very dubious, for the widow was not liked by the boys.
Harper's Young People, November 30, 1880 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for dubious
/ (ˈdjuːbɪəs) /
marked by or causing doubt: a dubious reply
unsettled in mind; uncertain; doubtful
of doubtful quality; untrustworthy: a dubious reputation
not certain in outcome
Origin of dubious
1Derived forms of dubious
- dubiously, adverb
- dubiousness, noun
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