dubious

• Beschreibt etwas, das Zweifel erweckt, ungewiss oder fragwürdig ist; oft auch im Sinne von verdächtig oder unzuverlässig.

Describes something that is doubtful, uncertain, or questionable in nature.

1. Hesitant or uncertainB2formal

   Feeling doubt or uncertainty about something.

   Zweifelnd

   • She was dubious about the plan's success.
   • He gave a dubious look when I mentioned the price.
   • I'm dubious that the project will finish on time.

   Synonymedoubtfulindecisivetentativeuncertainunsurewavering

   Antonymecertainconfidentconvincedpositivesure

2. Questionable or suspiciousB2formal

   Not to be relied upon; suspect or possibly dishonest.

   Zweifelhaft

   • The company's financial records are dubious.
   • He has a dubious reputation in the industry.
   • The deal was made under dubious circumstances.

   Synonymeambiguousdoubtfuldubitableequivocalquestionableshadysuspectsuspiciousunreliableuntrustworthy

   Antonymecertainindubitablereliablesuretrustworthyunquestionable