dubious
[doo-bee-uhs, dyoo-]
adjective
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
Synonyms for dubious
Synonym study
4. See doubtful.
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Contemporary Examples of dubiously
The arts world is fuming over Obama's dubiously qualified "arts czar," and a humanities appointee who lacks a college degree.
Historical Examples of dubiously
"Yes," he said dubiously, glancing at the bed and the table and the ricketty washstand.
The Foolish LoversSt. John G. Ervine
He indicates an imaginary abyss, which Jem stares at dubiously.
But this self-sacrificing proposal was dubiously received by both the ladies.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
"But maybe we'd better not do too much of that," said Jeter dubiously.
Lords of the StratosphereArthur J. Burks
"But he nearly succeeded to-night," mumbled McGuire dubiously.
The Vagrant DukeGeorge Gibbs
dubious
adjective
Word Origin for dubious
C16: from Latin dubius wavering
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