adj. 1 doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt; 2 of doubtful quality or propriety; 3 of uncertain outcome; 4 wavering or hesitating in opinion
I resolved to make the best of my rather dubious position.
I resolved to make the best of my rather dubious position.
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The officer was dubious of the authenticity of the man's ID.
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What dubious honor did James have?
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When the author wrote, Aklefur still looked dubious as Jessie poured the sap onto the ground, what does the word dubious tell you about the way Aklefur felt?
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doubtful; ambiguous; obscure; unclear
certain; clear
3 syllables
du-bi-ous
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