Word meaning
dubious
adjective · DOO-bee-us
What does dubious mean?
Dubious means hesitating or doubting; also, not to be relied upon.
Dubious in a sentence
“I'm dubious about the claim that this cream erases wrinkles.”
Synonyms for dubious
- doubtful
- skeptical
- questionable
Where does dubious come from?
From Latin dubium, "doubt."
How to remember dubious
- Say it out loud a few times: DOO-bee-us.
- Write one sentence of your own using dubious, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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