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Old 09-22-2004, 10:27 PM   #14
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DuŽbi`ous
Adj. 1. dubious - fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"
doubtful
incertain, uncertain, unsure - lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"

2. dubious - open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"; "it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen Horney
doubtful, dubitable, in question
questionable - subject to question; "questionable motives"; "a questionable reputation"; "a fire of questionable origin"

3. dubious - not convinced; "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious"
unconvinced - lacking conviction; "I remain unconvinced"
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