dubious
adjectiveHow many syllables in dubious?
There are 3 syllables in the word dubious.Divide dubious into syllables:
du · bi · ous
How to pronounce dubious:
Definition of dubious:
- dubious (adjective):
- of doubtful quality or worth
- unsettled in opinion doubtful
- fraught with uncertainty or doubt.
Synonyms for dubious:
alleged
ambiguous
crooked
debatable
disputable
disreputable
dodgy
doubtful
dubitable
equivocal
fishy
incertain
problematic
problematical
questionable
shady
shaky
suspect
suspicious
uncertain
unclear
undependable
unreliable
unscrupulous
unsure
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Antonyms for dubious:
assured
believing
bold
brave
can-do
certain
clear
cocksure
confident
convinced
decisive
definite
determined
dogmatic
doubtless
eager
enthusiastic
extroverted
fearless
firm
forceful
free from doubt
implicit
in no doubt
keen
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