dubious
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Not fully trusted, or feeling doubt about something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
doubtful
questionable
Antonyms
certain
trustworthy
Usage notes
"Dubious" can describe either the person feeling doubt or the thing being doubted, so context matters.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She gave a _____ look at the suspiciously cheap watch he was selling."
Answer: dubious
In your own words, what does "dubious" mean?
Not fully trusted, or feeling doubt about something.
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