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- pronunciation:
- du
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having or showing doubt; skeptical.
We were dubious about our chances of winning.- synonyms:
- doubtful, skeptical
- antonyms:
- certain, cocksure, sure
- similar words:
- irresolute, uncertain, unsure
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| definition 2: |
causing doubt; creating uncertainty.
The researcher's claims seemed rather dubious as they were supported by little evidence.- synonyms:
- doubtful, questionable
- antonyms:
- believable, convincing, indubitable, reliable
- similar words:
- apocryphal, equivocal, precarious, suspicious, uncertain, uneasy
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| definition 3: |
of doubtful quality, value, or properness.
a dubious honora dubious proposal- synonyms:
- doubtful, questionable
- antonyms:
- indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable
- similar words:
- equivocal, fishy, shady
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| related words: |
hesitant, indistinct, questionable, suspect, suspicious, vague |
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| derivations: |
dubiously (adv.), dubiousness (n.) |
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