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dubiously Synonyms

Another word for dubiously

Choosing another word for dubiously depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
doubtfully
skeptically
suspiciously
Strong
uncertainly
hesitantly
mistrustfully
warily
incredulously

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
questionably
Strong
suspiciously
shadily
disreputably
dishonestly
fishily

Opposites of dubiously

The opposite of dubiously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

confidently
legitimately
honestly
certainly
ethically
assuredly
unquestioningly
trustingly
See all opposites of dubiously

• Nearby Words

dub
dubbing
dubious
dubiously
dubiousness
dubrovnik
ducal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dubiously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dubiously
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