dubious
/ˈdjuːbiəs/ · /ˈduːbiəs/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6853 in the learning path
怀疑的；拿不准的
Definitions
adj. feeling uncertain or doubtful about something
怀疑的；拿不准的
adj. probably dishonest, unsafe, or not worth trusting
可疑的；不可靠的
Example
I felt dubious about buying a bicycle without brakes.
对于买一辆没有刹车的自行车，我心存疑虑。
Consumers should remain dubious about health claims that are not supported by reliable scientific evidence.
消费者应对没有可靠科学证据支持的健康功效宣称保持怀疑。
Collocations
- dubious about
- dubious claims
- of dubious value
- dubious practices
Word family
- dubiously (adv.)
- dubiousness (n.)
Synonyms
- doubtful
- sceptical
- questionable
Antonyms
- certain
Usage tip
人感到怀疑用dubious about；事物可疑也可用dubious。
FAQ
- What does dubious mean?
- feeling uncertain or doubtful about something probably dishonest, unsafe, or not worth trusting
- How is dubious pronounced?
- UK /ˈdjuːbiəs/, US /ˈduːbiəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
