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Synonyms for dubious
ˈdu bi əs, ˈdyu-du·bi·ous

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English Synonyms and Antonyms2.0 / 1 vote

  1. dubious

    Equivocal (Latin equus, equal, and vox, voice, word) denotes that which may equally well be understood in either of two or more ways. Ambiguous (Latin ambi, around, and ago, drive, lead) signifies lacking in distinctness or certainty, obscure or doubtful through indefiniteness of expression. Ambiguous is applied only to spoken or written statements; equivocal has other applications. A statement is ambiguous when it leaves the mind of the reader or hearer to fluctuate between two meanings, which would fit the language equally well; it is equivocal when it would naturally be understood in one way, but is capable of a different interpretation; an equivocal expression is, as a rule, intentionally deceptive, while an ambiguous utterance may be simply the result of a want either of clear thought or of adequate expression. That which is enigmatical must be guessed like a riddle; a statement may be purposely made enigmatical in order to provoke thought and study. That is doubtful which is fairly open to doubt; that is dubious which has become the subject of doubts so grave as scarcely to fall short of condemnation; as, a dubious reputation. Questionable may be used nearly in the sense either of dubious or of doubtful; a questionable statement is one that must be proved before it can be accepted. To say that one's honesty is questionable is a mild way of saying that in the opinion of the speaker he is likely to prove dishonest. Equivocal is sometimes, tho more rarely, used in this sense. A suspicious character gives manifest reason to be suspected; a suspicious temper is inclined to suspect the motives and intentions of others, with or without reason. Compare CLEAR.

    Synonyms:
    ambiguous, doubtful, enigmatic, enigmatical, equivocal, indefinite, indeterminate, indistinct, obscure, perplexing, questionable, suspicious, uncertain

    Antonyms:
    certain, clear, distinct, evident, indisputable, indubitable, lucid, manifest, obvious, perspicuous, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal, unquestionable, unquestioned

Princeton's WordNet1.0 / 1 vote

  1. doubtful, dubiousadjective

    fraught with uncertainty or doubt

    "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"

    Synonyms:
    tentative, in question(p), doubtful, dubitable

    Antonyms:
    certain(p), sure, unquestionable, convinced

  2. doubtful, dubious, dubitable, in question(p)adjective

    open to doubt or suspicion

    "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"; "it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen Horney

    Antonyms:
    sure, unquestionable, convinced, certain(p)

  3. dubiousadjective

    not convinced

    "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"

    Synonyms:
    doubtful, in question(p), dubitable

    Antonyms:
    convinced, sure, certain(p), unquestionable

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. dubiousadjective

    Synonyms:
    uncertain, doubtful, equivocal, ambiguous, not plain, not clear

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. dubiousadjective

    Synonyms:
    undetermined, undecided, doubtful, equivocal, questionable, vague

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD0.0 / 0 votes

  1. dubious

    Synonyms:
    Unproven, see there

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How to use dubious in a sentence?

  1. Xavier Becerra:

    The Texas lawsuit is based on a dubious legal claim with the sole goal of stripping Americans of their healthcare, in California, millions of people receive quality, affordable healthcare under the ACA, many for the first time.

  2. Eswar Prasad:

    The best-case outcome from a Trump-Xi meeting, which seems a dubious proposition at this stage, would be an agreement for the two sides to resume talks, the prospects for even a temporary and limited ceasefire have dissipated and a prolonged period of trade and broader economic tensions between the two countries seems on the cards.

  3. Ria Tabacco Mar:

    The mail policy is based on the dubious notion that gay prisoners pose a security threat simply for being who they are and the equally absurd idea that reading about gay people will somehow make you gay, gay people are no more likely to pose a threat than anyone else.

  4. Robert Sheaffer:

    So, according to Masters, you just spin something fast enough and it will begin to warp space, and even send stuff backwards in time. This is a highly dubious claim.

  5. Alexander Vindman:

    It was inappropriate, it was improper for the president to request - to demand - an investigation into a political opponent, especially (from) a foreign power where there is at best dubious belief that this would be a completely impartial investigation and that this would have significant implications if it became public knowledge.


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  • مشكوك فيهArabic
  • tvivlrådig, usikker, tvivlsom, tvivlendeDanish
  • dubios, ominös, unsicher, fragwürdigGerman
  • αμφίβολος, ύποπτος, αμφιλεγόμενος, αβέβαιος, αναποφάσιστοςGreek
  • turbio, dudoso, ambiguo, equívoco, avieso, torvo, aleatorioSpanish
  • مشکوکPersian
  • kyseenalainen, epävarma, epäilyttävä, epäluuloinen, epäilevä, arveluttavaFinnish
  • torve, douteux, aléatoire, ambigu, équivoque, loucheFrench
  • संदिग्धHindi
  • կասկածելիArmenian
  • equivoco, losco, ambiguo, bieco, dubbio, torvoItalian
  • 疑わしいJapanese
  • dubieusDutch
  • tvilsom, tvilrådig, usikkerNorwegian
  • niepewny, nieprzekonanyPolish
  • dubiosRomanian
  • сомневающийся, колеблющийся, сомнительныйRussian
  • tvivelaktigSwedish
  • సందేహాస్పదమైనదిTelugu
  • şüpheliTurkish

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