dubious
/ˈdjuːbi.əs/
Group 19Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect GRE
Example in Context
Investors remained dubious about the company's optimistic forecasts, given its track record of overpromising and underdelivering.
Synonyms
doubtfulsuspicioussketchy
Etymology
Something that inspires doubt or suspicion.
- dubius (Latin) — doubtful
Memory Aid
🤔Sounds like “do be us”
When I hear 'do be us' for dinner, I’m DUBIOUS if that’s really what we’re having!
Visual Association
🙄A person looking skeptical at a dinner invitation, raising an eyebrow in doubt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dubious” mean on the GRE?
dubious (adjective) means “Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect”. Investors remained dubious about the company's optimistic forecasts, given its track record of overpromising and underdelivering.
How to remember “dubious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dubious” sounds like “do be us”. When I hear 'do be us' for dinner, I’m DUBIOUS if that’s really what we’re having!
What are synonyms for “dubious”?
Common synonyms: doubtful, suspicious, sketchy.