IELTS Anvil

dubious

CEFR: C1

Hesitating or skeptical, or of suspicious, untrustworthy, and questionable reliability.

Synonyms

questionable
specious

Common Collocations

dubious distinction
dubious claims
highly dubious

Example Sentence

Critics expressed dubious reactions regarding the fiscal viability of the proposed high-speed rail corridor.

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