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be dubious

VERB

doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust hesitate impugn suspect

STRONG

challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute fear fluctuate imagine insinuate misgive mistrust query scruple surmise vacillate waver

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question give no credence harbor suspicion have qualms misdoubt not buy read differently shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat take dim view of wonder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

trust

STRONG

agree answer believe go along remain stay

WEAK

be certain not question rely

VERB

misdoubt

Synonyms

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute distrust fear fluctuate give no credence harbor suspicion have one's doubts have qualms hesitate imagine impugn insinuate misgive mistrust not buy query question read differently scruple shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat surmise suspect take dim view of vacillate waver wonder wonder at

Example Sentences

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The critics had good reason to be dubious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Oliverson said that he finds the argument that doctors can't safely dispense drugs to be "dubious at best."

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2021

While a 2003 archaeological survey backed this theory, other scholars have found it to be dubious.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2020

Some is quite good – especially the sausage Ronto Wrap — but picky kid eaters may be dubious.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2019

“I don’t know,” said Vince, beginning to be dubious again.

From Cormorant Crag A Tale of the Smuggling Days by Rainey, W. (William)