dubious
doubtful or questionable in quality or truth
Word origin: From Latin dubius, wavering or uncertain.
Dubious in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing dubious in a sentence.
The claim rested on dubious evidence that no one could verify.
The committee remained dubious about the data, noting that the sample had not been randomized.
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Verbal · Sentence Equivalence
The negotiator's reputation for blank served her well: rivals who tried to outwait her invariably found that she had already anticipated their stalling and arranged a fallback months in advance.
Using “dubious” well
Dubious works two ways: a person can be dubious, meaning unconvinced, or a claim can be dubious, meaning questionable. Context determines which sense is in play.
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