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    Dubious

    /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect.
    The dubious authenticity of the ancient manuscript raised questions among the scholars.
    morally suspect; questionable.
    She had dubious ethics when it came to business practices.
    having or showing uncertainty.
    He gave a dubious smile that suggested he wasn't convinced.
    having a likelihood of being bad or harmful.
    Investing in those dubious companies could lead to significant financial loss.

    Etymology

    Late 16th century, from Latin 'dubiosus', from 'dubium' meaning 'doubt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dubious distinction:
    A term used to indicate an undesirable or negative achievement.
    dubious tactics:
    Questionable methods used to attain goals.

    Related Words

    doubt
    A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
    ambiguity
    The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.

    Slang Meanings

    Sketchy
    That deal sounds sketchy; I'm feeling dubious about it.
    Fishy
    Her explanation seemed fishy; I was dubious about its truth.