dubious
Translation
dubious, doubtful, questionable
Examples
He made the dubious claim that he was a doctor.
He made the dubious claim that he was a doctor.
I am dubious about his chances of winning.
I am dubious about his chances of winning.
Grammar Patterns
a dubious ((noun)) a questionable (noun) He made a dubious claim.
to be dubious about ((sth.)) to be doubtful about (sth.) I am dubious about his chances of winning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain, suspicious; Antonyms: certain, sure, trustworthy
Etymology
From Latin 'dubiosus', from 'dubium' (doubt), related to 'duo' (two), as in being of two minds. The suffix '-ous' means 'full of'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'doubt-ious'. If something is dubious, you are full of doubt about it.