Meaning & use

dubious

adjective·Academic

Not fully trusted or believed; causing doubt about its truth, quality, or value.

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She gave a dubious look when he claimed the ancient vase was only ten dollars.

The company's dubious safety record made investors reluctant to buy its stock.

A note on using this word

Dubious can describe either a person's doubt ('I'm dubious about this plan') or a thing's questionable quality ('a dubious claim').

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

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