dubiously

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈdub.i.əs.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #150364

Meanings

1

adv
In a doubtful or uncertain way, as if unsure something is good or true.

She looked dubiously at the steep path and asked how far it was to the top.
2

adv
In a way that seems questionable or possibly dishonest.

The company made a dubiously legal deal to avoid paying taxes.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in a doubtful or uncertain... doubtfully

2 adv · in a way that seems... questionably

Etymology

From dubious + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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