dubious
adjective
doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt.
dubiously
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a word derived from
dubious.
Example Sentences
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Owens and her allies argue that Kirk was not killed by a lone 23-year-old, instead claiming, dubiously, that evidence points to a broader conspiracy.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
This created a “competition for botanical immortality,” as dubiously qualified botanists described and named plants for personal glory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
But amid the furore, centre Tom Shanklin kept his cool to set up one try and - dubiously - claim an assist for another.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2025
It's that ebullient zest for discovery that's kept Steves such a durable resource in a field now glutted with dubiously qualified influencers.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Mrs. Owens walked inside, looking dubiously at the shelves, and at the old wooden pews tipped up against a wall.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
