CEFR B2

dubious

adjective

Meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon, suspect.

Examples

She had a dubious look on her face when he explained his sudden wealth.
The politician's promises seemed dubious to many voters.

Synonyms: doubtful, skeptical, questionable, suspicious, equivocal

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dubious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈduːbiəs/

Definition

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon, suspect.

Examples

She had a dubious look on her face when he explained his sudden wealth.
The politician's promises seemed dubious to many voters.

Synonyms of dubious

Words with a similar meaning to dubious:

doubtful
skeptical
questionable
suspicious
equivocal

Antonyms of dubious

Words with the opposite meaning to dubious:

certain
reliable
trustworthy

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