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dubiously

/ˈdjuː.bi.əs.li/

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adverb

/ˈdjuː.bi.əs.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «сомнительным или неопределённым образом» или «с подозрением и колебанием». Описывает действия, совершаемые со скептицизмом, двусмысленностью или сомнительной надёжностью.

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.

    ruС сомнением

    • 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.

    Synonymsdoubtfullyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciouslyuncertainlywarily

    Antonymscertainlyconfidentlycredulouslysurelytrustingly

  2. In a questionable or dishonest wayC1formal

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

    ruСомнительно

    • 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.

    Synonymsdeceitfullydishonestlyquestionablysuspiciouslyunderhandedly

    Antonymsdependablyhonestlyreliablyreputably

Forms
  • more dubiously comparative form
  • most dubiously superlative form
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