dubious

Definition

Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin dubiusbor. English dubious From Latin dubius; like doubt, from Latin duo (cognate to English two), implying “two alternatives” (yes or no, true or false, etc.).

Example Sentences

• "After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."
• "They were renowned as people of dubious morals."
• "There are several reasons why the line's future is now dubious. With the exception of Horsmonden, the stations are most inconveniently sited. This is largely because the Wealden villages were built on ridges, and in fact most Wealden stations are badly placed."

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