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dubious

The correct spelling is dubious.

How to pronounce dubious

/ˈdjuːbi.əs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈdjuːbi.əs/

Say it like: Dub-iow-s

The correct spelling is dubious. (of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion. For example: "After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."

Usage Examples

After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him.

She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
  2. 2.(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

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