"dubious" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ [UK], /ˈdu.bi.əs/ [US] Audio: en-us-dubious.ogg [US] Forms: dubious [positive], more dubious [comparative], most dubious [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dubious decision or opinion is one that you don't believe is honest, safe, or reliable. Synonyms: doubtful
    Sense id: simple-dubious-en-adj--79een7l
  2. If you are dubious about something, you are not sure if you should believe or trust it.
    Sense id: simple-dubious-en-adj-l7b2vMIL
     
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      "form": "dubious",
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        "positive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "more dubious",
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        "comparative"
      ]
    },
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      "form": "most dubious",
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      ]
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      ],
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        {
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        }
      ]
    },
    {
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        "If you are dubious about something, you are not sure if you should believe or trust it."
      ]
    }
  ],
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    },
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    },
    {
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}

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