Dubious

Feeling doubt or uncertainty; giving rise to uncertainty or suspicion; questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality. 'Dubious' often implies a lack of conviction or believability, suggesting that something is unlikely to be true, trustworthy, or effective. It can refer to both the state of mind of a person who is doubting and the quality of something that inspires doubt. The level of doubt can range from mild skepticism to outright disbelief, depending on the context and the supporting evidence (or lack thereof).

Dubious meaning with examples

• He offered a Dubious explanation for his late arrival, claiming the bus had broken down, but no one saw any broken buses on the route that morning, which made them suspect he was lying about his whereabouts.
• The company's claims about their product's effectiveness were Dubious, as there was no scientific evidence to support their claims, and many customers reported not seeing any improvements after using it.
• I was Dubious about accepting the job offer, as the salary was much lower than my current pay, and I felt a sense of dread about the general attitude of everyone I met during the interview.
• Her qualifications for the position seemed Dubious, as her resume had some weird jobs listed like 'Professional Bed Tester', and when questioned about her experience, she couldn't give concrete examples.