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dubious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈduːbiəs/ · UK /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious means: Probably not honest, safe, correct, or reliable.

adjective

QUESTIONABLEB2

Probably not honest, safe, correct, or reliable.

  • That is a dubious claim.
  • They bought medicine from a dubious website.
  • His business methods seemed increasingly dubious.

Similar words: questionable, doubtful, suspect

Opposites: reliable

Common phrases: dubious claim, dubious decision, dubious reputation

NOT SUREB2

If you feel this way, you are unsure whether something is true or can be trusted.

  • I am dubious about his story.
  • She felt dubious about the proposed changes.
  • They remain dubious that the treatment will work.

How to use it: dubious about something (He was dubious about the offer.); dubious that… (I am dubious that this plan will succeed.)

Similar words: doubtful, skeptical, uncertain

Opposites: convinced

Common phrases: dubious about something, feel dubious, remain dubious, look dubious

Questions about dubious

What does dubious mean?

Probably not honest, safe, correct, or reliable.

What is dubious in other languages?

Türkçe: şüpheli · Español: dudoso · Français: douteux · Deutsch: fragwürdig · Italiano: dubbio · 日本語: 疑わしい

How do you pronounce dubious?

In American English /ˈduːbiəs/; in British English /ˈdjuːbiəs/.

How do you use dubious in a sentence?

That is a dubious claim. They bought medicine from a dubious website.

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