dubiously

• Adverb, das bedeutet „auf zweifelhafte oder ungewisse Weise“ oder „mit Misstrauen und Zögern“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit Skepsis, Zweideutigkeit oder fragwürdiger Zuverlässigkeit ausgeführt werden.

An adverb meaning "in a doubtful or uncertain manner" or "with suspicion and hesitation." It describes actions performed with skepticism, ambiguity, or questionable reliability.

1. In a doubtful mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion.

   Zweifelnd

   • He looked at the offer dubiously, unsure if it was genuine.
   • She dubiously accepted the explanation, still having questions.
   • The committee dubiously approved the proposal after much debate.

   Synonymedoubtfullyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciouslyuncertainlywarily

   Antonymecertainlyconfidentlycredulouslysurelytrustingly

2. In a questionable or dishonest wayC1formal

   In a manner that is morally suspect or of uncertain quality.

   Zweifelhafte Weise

   • The company was dubiously involved in several legal disputes.
   • He dubiously claimed to have invented the device himself.
   • The funds were dubiously acquired through offshore accounts.

   Synonymedeceitfullydishonestlyquestionablysuspiciouslyunderhandedly

   Antonymedependablyhonestlyreliablyreputably