dubious
/ˈdjuːbiəs/
du · bi · ous
ˈdjuː · bi · əs
English Definition
adj. questionable uncertain suspicious
Significado en Español
dudoso, sospechoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng ngờ, không chắc chắn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dub（doubt）+ ious→ suspicious, uncertain.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “dubious”?
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A
Certain
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B
Questionable
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C
Definite
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D
Clear
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B — Questionable.
“dubious” means adj. questionable uncertain suspicious
Common questions about “dubious”
What does “dubious” mean?
dubious — adj. questionable uncertain suspicious. In Chinese: 可疑的，不确定的.
How do you pronounce “dubious”?
dubious is pronounced /ˈdjuːbiəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: du · bi · ous.
Is “dubious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dubious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dubious”?
dub（doubt）+ ious→ suspicious, uncertain.
