dubious

[doo-bee-uhs, dyoo-] / ˈdu bi əs, ˈdyu- /

ADJECTIVE

doubtful

Synonyms

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arguable debatable equivocal fishy hesitant improbable problematic questionable reluctant shady skeptical suspicious uncertain unclear unconvinced unreliable unsure

WEAK

chancy diffident disputable dubitable far-fetched fly-by-night iffy indecisive moot mootable open perplexed suspect touch and go trustless unassured undecided undependable unlikely untrustworthy untrusty wavering

Antonyms

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aboveboard believable certain clear definite determined honest indubious likely probable secure sure trustworthy undoubted unquestionable

WEAK

doubtless positive reliable trusty unambiguous undoubtful unobscure

ADJECTIVE

vague, unclear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous debatable doubtful equivocal problematic

WEAK

disinclined indefinite indeterminate mistrustful obscure open problematical undecided unsettled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain clear definite settled sure unquestionable

WEAK

doubtless positive reliable trustworthy trusty unambiguous undoubtful unobscure

Example Sentences

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There also has been a flood of new listings on U.S. stock exchanges in recent years—mostly on Nasdaq—by obscure overseas companies with dubious financial prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many other smaller countries that see the U.N. as the main international forum where they can exercise influence are at least as dubious.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many other countries that see the U.N. as the main international forum where they can exercise influence are likely to be at least as dubious.

From The Wall Street Journal

To scare a confession out of this dubious Mr. Drysdale, I had but one speaking part.

From Literature

However before they became available, many people were dubious.

From Barron's

dubious

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