Dudoso (en. Doubtful)

/duˈdoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not certain or unsure about the truth or outcome.
His explanation seems doubtful to the listeners.
Ang kanyang paliwanag ay tila dudoso sa mga tagapakinig.
Having doubt or confusion about something.
His intentions in the business are doubtful.
Dudoso ang kanyang mga intensyon sa negosyo.
May not be reliable or credible.
His lead information is doubtful.
Dudoso ang kanyang lead na impormasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'doubt'

Common Phrases and Expressions

his capability is doubtful
There are doubts about a person's ability.
dudoso ang kanyang kapasidad
the information is dubious
The information is unreliable or potentially incorrect.
dudoso ang impormasyon

Related Words

doubt
A state of uncertainty.
duda
certain
The opposite of doubtful; has certainty.
tiyak

Slang Meanings

like questionable
What he said is dubious; it seems like he's hiding something.
Dudoso yang sinabi niya, parang may tinatago.
suspicious
That offer seems dodgy; I need to think more about it.
Yung offer na yan, dudoso. Kailangan ko pang mag-isip.
something is wrong
This article is dubious; it needs to be fact-checked.
Dudoso ang artikulo na ito, dapat i-fact check.