dubiously

Adverb

Meaning

in a doubtful manner

in a questionable and dubious manner

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Synonyms

doubtfully questionably uncertain indefinitely questionable doubtful sideways vaguely ambiguously cynically obscurely warily incredulously askance indecisively

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Antonyms

actually completely exactly clearly certainly actively

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Examples

Umm,” said Ooo, dubiously. "Do I detect a questioning tone in your voice?” inquired the bird tartly. "Which might imply that you find a flaw in my reasoning? Lin Carter

Gerald shook his head doubtfully Source: Internet

these were estates his father questionably acquired Source: Internet

Rito are viewed upon by outsiders somewhat dubiously. Source: Internet

During the most recent period of “full employment” (the also dubiously named “Clinton economic boom”), the unemployment rate never dipped below 3.8 percent. Source: Internet

The financial situation in Mogale City, where the ANC dubiously ousted a DA-led coalition, is already so dire that the municipality has a cash balance of –R16 million. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dubious honour dubious logic dubious thinking dubiousness dubitability dubitable