dubious 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
Examples
- 1.they were doubtful that the cord would hold
- 2.dubious about agreeing to go
- 3.it was doubtful whether she would be admitted
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
dubiously 2
adverb
in a doubtful manner
EnglishDerivationally related form
dubiousness 1
noun
the state of being unsure of something
Similar_to
uncertain 1
adjective
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
