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be dubious

VERB

doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust hesitate impugn suspect

STRONG

challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute fear fluctuate imagine insinuate misgive mistrust query scruple surmise vacillate waver

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question give no credence harbor suspicion have qualms misdoubt not buy read differently shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat take dim view of wonder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

trust

STRONG

agree answer believe go along remain stay

WEAK

be certain not question rely

VERB

misdoubt

Synonyms

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute distrust fear fluctuate give no credence harbor suspicion have one's doubts have qualms hesitate imagine impugn insinuate misgive mistrust not buy query question read differently scruple shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat surmise suspect take dim view of vacillate waver wonder wonder at

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That led him to be dubious of some depictions of a more polished Jamestown with smooth-cut planks.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Parma thinks some may be dubious to invest in research given the lack of sufficient treatments.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023

The critics had good reason to be dubious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

The notion of U.C.L.A., a program with 11 national championships, as a plucky underdog may be dubious.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2021

Therefore, though in other ways you feel qualified to succeed in life, you may be dubious about your future.

From Certain Success by Hawkins, Norval A.

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