dubious

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdjuːbiəs/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈdubiəs, ˈdju-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(do̅o̅′bē əs, dyo̅o̅′-)


Collocations for "dubious"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "dubious" in context.

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dubious

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. am always dubious of...
  2. should be dubious of...
  3. dubious [shoppers, consumers, home buyers]
  4. a dubious plan (to)
  5. was dubious of the possibility of success
  6. am dubious of [any, all, some]
  7. am dubious about [how, what]
  8. dubious as to [how]
  9. was of dubious legality
  10. a dubious claim that...
  11. am dubious of the proposition
  12. make a dubious proposition
  13. kept dubious records
  14. is of dubious quality
  15. it was a dubious [decision, penalty]
  16. was dubious to say the least
  17. have the dubious honor of...
  18. avoid the dubious distinction of
  19. be careful of the dubious nature of...
  20. [somewhat, rather, highly] dubious
  21. has a dubious reputation
'dubious' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
distinction - honor

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