English

dubious

adjective

Causing doubt; questionable or suspect.

In other words: questionable, suspect, doubtful

  • The witness gave a dubious account of what happened.

Uncertain, hesitant, or inclined to doubt.

In other words: uncertain, hesitant, skeptical

  • She looked dubious about the plan.

In chess, slightly inaccurate or inferior, though still playable.

In other words: inferior, suboptimal, questionable

  • That opening move is dubious but still playable.
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