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
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How to use dubious in a sentence
Now Uber is objecting to the proposed terms of his bankruptcy, arguing that he used legally dubious techniques to shelter his wealth from creditors.
Uber: Bankrupt engineer Levandowski is hiding millions from creditors | Timothy B. Lee | February 18, 2021 | Ars TechnicaFrom top models to Hollywood celebrities and YouTube vloggers, they’re recruiting social media influencers to whitewash their dubious records.
He’s achieved this dubious distinction by scoring negative favorability ratings among both parties.
What Do Americans Think Of Marjorie Taylor Greene? Liz Cheney? Josh Hawley? | Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com) | February 5, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightHawley and others who objected to the preference of Pennsylvania’s voters are building on the dubious foundation Rehnquist established in that case.
Sen. Hawley has been condemned. His bad legal arguments should be stamped out, too. | Daniel Epps, Alan Trammell | January 20, 2021 | Washington PostThe sequel follows Ellie, all grown up and still immune to the virus that has transformed much of humanity into zombies, as she struggles with the consequences of a morally dubious decision made by her father figure Joel in the first game.
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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