Dubious

Pronunciation: /ˈduːbiːəs/

Dubious (adj)

  1. Not certain that something is true, good, or right; you feel doubt.
  2. Not reliable or honest enough to be trusted; likely to cause problems.
  3. Not acceptable in a moral or social sense; seems wrong or improper.

Examples

  • I am dubious about his story because it sounds unreal.
  • That offer seems dubious, so I will not share my bank details.

Dubious (adjective)

Examples

  • I am dubious about the plan, because it seems unclear.
  • The team is dubious whether the results are reliable.