dubius — meaning in English

English meaning

• doubtful adjective Not certain to happen or be true; uncertain.
• dubious adj Causing doubt or suspicion; of questionable quality or honesty.
• iffy adj Uncertain, doubtful, or of questionable quality.

Senses

dubius is used for these senses in English:

• doubtful Subject to, or causing doubt.
• iffy (slang) Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.

doubtful — full definition

1. adjective Not certain to happen or be true; uncertain.
2. adjective Feeling or showing doubt about something.
3. adjective Of questionable honesty or reliability.

dubious — full definition

1. adj Causing doubt or suspicion; of questionable quality or honesty.
2. adj Feeling uncertain or hesitant about something.

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