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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    questionable suspicious doubtful uncertain unreliable untrustworthy shady dodgy fishy skeptical incredulous unbelieving hesitant unsure ambiguous vague unclear obscure murky cloudy debatable disputed contentious problematic troubling worrisome disturbing unsavory unscrupulous disreputable notorious

    Meaning of Dubious

    The primary meaning of "dubious" is feeling or showing doubt or uncertainty about something.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing doubt or uncertainty about something
    • * Not to be trusted or believed
    • * Giving rise to doubts or suspicions

    Etymology of Dubious

    The word "dubious" originates from the Latin word "dubius," which means doubtful or uncertain, derived from "dubitare," meaning to doubt or hesitate.
    The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "doubtful" or "uncertain," and later evolving to include connotations of unreliability or untrustworthiness.

    Example Uses

    • The company's dubious business practices have raised concerns among investors.
    • * I'm dubious about the new policy, as it seems to benefit only a select few.
    • * The detective was dubious of the suspect's alibi and decided to investigate further.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    certain confident sure trustworthy reliable credible believable convincing persuasive authentic genuine honest reputable respectable dependable faithful loyal trustworthy truthful valid

    Related Nouns

    doubt uncertainty skepticism suspicion mistrust distrust ambiguity vagueness obscurity murkiness cloudiness debatability disputability contentiousness problem trouble worry disturbance unsavoriness unscrupulousness disreputation notoriety

    Related Verbs

    doubt question suspect mistrust distrust hesitate waver vacillate debate dispute contend trouble worry disturb unsettle perplex puzzle bewilder confound

    Related Adjectives

    doubtful uncertain unreliable untrustworthy shady dodgy fishy skeptical incredulous unbelieving hesitant unsure ambiguous vague unclear obscure murky cloudy debatable disputed contentious problematic troubling worrisome disturbing unsavory unscrupulous disreputable notorious