dubious

English

/ˈdjuːbi.əs/, /ˈdu.bi.əs/

adj
Definitions
  • (of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
  • (of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dubius (wavering, doubtful), duo (two) root from Proto-Indo-European *gʰeh₁bʰ- (take, grab, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʰeh₁bʰ-

Gloss

take, grab, hold

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