dubious

• Qui inspire des doutes, qui est incertain ou suspect ; qui hésite ou montre de la méfiance. Peut aussi qualifier quelque chose d'ambigu ou dont la fiabilité est remise en question.

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

1. Hesitant or uncertainB2formal

   Feeling doubt or uncertainty about something.

   hésitant ou incertain

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoubtfulindecisivetentativeuncertainunsurewavering

   Antonymescertainconfidentconvincedpositivesure

2. Questionable or suspiciousB2formal

   Not to be relied upon; suspect or possibly dishonest.

   Douteux, suspect

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

   Synonymesambiguousdoubtfuldubitableequivocalquestionableshadysuspectsuspiciousunreliableuntrustworthy

   Antonymescertainindubitablereliablesuretrustworthyunquestionable