All dubious synonyms
duΒ·biΒ·ous
D d adj dubious
- doubtful β of uncertain outcome or result.
- unconvinced β to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince a jury of his guilt; A test drive will convince you that this car handles well.
- ambiguous β If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- doubtful β of uncertain outcome or result.
- questionable β of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- skeptical β doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
- unclear β free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- uncertain β not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- hesitant β hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- improbable β not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- problematic β of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- shady β abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
- suspicious β tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
- arguable β If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it.
- fishy β like a fish in shape, smell, taste, or the like.
- unreliable β not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- unsure β not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- reluctant β unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
- debatable β If you say that something is debatable, you mean that it is not certain.
- perplexed β bewildered; puzzled: a perplexed state of mind.
- suspect β to believe to be guilty, false, counterfeit, undesirable, defective, bad, etc., with little or no proof: to suspect a person of murder.
- undecided β not decided or determined.
- undependable β capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- unlikely β not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
- untrustworthy β deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- wavering β to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- dubitable β open to doubt; doubtful; uncertain.
- trustless β not worthy of trust; faithless; unreliable; false: He was trustless when money was involved.
- unassured β guaranteed; sure; certain; secure: an assured income.
- disinclined β lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.
- indefinite β not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- indeterminate β not determinate; not precisely fixed in extent; indefinite; uncertain.
- obscure β (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- unsettled β not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized: an unsettled social order; still unsettled in their new home.
- mistrustful β full of mistrust; suspicious.
- problematical β of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- chancy β Something that is chancy involves a lot of risk or uncertainty.
- diffident β lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- disputable β capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
- far-fetched β improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.
- fly-by-night β not reliable or responsible, especially in business; untrustworthy: a fly-by-night operation.
- iffy β full of unresolved points or questions: an iffy situation.
- indecisive β characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- moot β open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful: Whether that was the cause of their troubles is a moot point.
adjective dubious
- questioning β indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- sceptical β inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- unsavoury β not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- unsavory β not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- imprecise β not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
- vague β not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.