dubious

/ˈd͡ʒuː.bi.əs/adjectiveEnglishB2

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  1. Causing doubt; questionable or suspect.

    In other words: questionable, suspect, doubtful

    • The witness gave a dubious account of what happened.
  2. Uncertain, hesitant, or inclined to doubt.

    In other words: uncertain, hesitant, skeptical

    • She looked dubious about the plan.
More meanings (1)
  1. In chess, slightly inaccurate or inferior, though still playable.

    In other words: inferior, suboptimal, questionable

    • That opening move is dubious but still playable.