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Dubious

usgb/ˈduːbiəs/Volume
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Expressing Uncertainty

Use 'dubious' to express hesitation or lack of confidence in something.

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She was dubious about accepting the job offer without reading the contract.
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Questioning Validity

When feeling unsure, 'dubious' is useful for questioning the truth or reliability of something.

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The witness gave a dubious account of the events that seemed inconsistent with the facts.
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AmbiguousCertainDoubtfulHesitantMistrustfulQuestionableScepticalSuspicious
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