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can someone define dubious 4 me ?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    According to the Oxford English Dictionary:

    1. Objectively doubtful; fraught with doubt or uncertainty; uncertain, undetermined; indistinct, ambiguous, vague.

    b. Of uncertain issue or result.

    c. Old Chem. dubious acids: see quot. Obs.

    d. Of questionable or suspected character.

    2. Subjectively doubtful; wavering or fluctuating in opinion; hesitating; inclined to doubt.

  • Hugh M
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Unsure I would say. For example. If a hobo walked into a fancy hotel the snooty reception guy might say. I am dubious whether or not he will be able to afford a room here

  • 1 decade ago

    Dubious = doubtful.

  • Zarn
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion; In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided, involves uncertainty or distrust or lack of sureness of an alleged fact, an action, a motive, or a decision

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