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dubious

/ˈduː.bi.əs/

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adjective

/ˈduː.bi.əs/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то сомнительное, неопределённое или вызывающее вопросы по своей сути.

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

  1. Hesitant or uncertainB2formal

    Feeling doubt or uncertainty about something.

    ruСомневающийся

    • 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.

    Synonymsdoubtfulindecisivetentativeuncertainunsurewavering

    Antonymscertainconfidentconvincedpositivesure

  2. Questionable or suspiciousB2formal

    Not to be relied upon; suspect or possibly dishonest.

    ruСомнительный

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

    Synonymsambiguousdoubtfuldubitableequivocalquestionableshadysuspectsuspiciousunreliableuntrustworthy

    Antonymscertainindubitablereliablesuretrustworthyunquestionable

Forms
  • more dubious comparative form
  • most dubious superlative form
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