Associations to the word «Dubious»

DUBIOUS, adjective. Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

DUBIOUS, adjective. In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

DUBIOUS HONOR, noun. The supposed honor of being selected to do a difficult or unpopular task or the supposed honor associated with receiving a questionable award.

DUBIOUS HONOUR, noun. Alternative spelling of dubious honor

DUBIOUS, adjective. Fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go".

DUBIOUS, adjective. Open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"; "it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen Horney.

DUBIOUS, adjective. Not convinced; "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious".