dubious
du·bious
adjective
1.
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”
2.
- “the candidate”
- “;”
- “;”
- “;”
3.
Origin
From Latin dubius; like doubt, from Latin duo (cognate to English two), implying “two alternatives” (yes or no, true or false, etc.).
Phrases
- dubious honor
- dubious honour
- dubious tiger moth
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