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dubiously

/ˈduːbiəsli/
du · bi · ous · ly
Adjective:dubious
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dubiously Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a hesitant, skeptical, or doubtful manner; with uncertainty or suspicion.

Example

"She looked dubiously at the rickety wooden bridge before taking a cautious step forward."

2

In a way that is morally suspect, questionable, or of uncertain legitimacy.

Example

"The firm relied on dubiously obtained financial records to justify the merger."

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• Nearby Words

dubai
dubbing
dubious
dubiously
dubiousness
dublin
dubois sea snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective "dubious" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly"; "dubious" comes from the Latin dubiosus (doubtful), derived from dubium (doubt), which is related to duo (two), reflecting the state of being of two minds.

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