Top definition
1. Unsure about outcome: Not sure about an outcome or conclusion.
2. Possibly dishonest or immoral: Likely to be dishonest, untrustworthy, or morally worrisome in some way.
3. Of uncertain quality: of uncertain quality, intention, or appropriateness.
1. I was a little dubious about whether or not to trust him.
2. It's a dubious proposition.
3. The thesis is based on several dubious assumptions.
2. It's a dubious proposition.
3. The thesis is based on several dubious assumptions.
by Jafje March 31, 2007
May 4 Word of the Day
A portmanteau of carpe diem, a Latin phrase that means “Seize the Day!” and DM, which stands for Direct Messages. This word means seizing the day via DMs.
by LolWut098 December 30, 2020
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1. used as an adjective to describe a person, place or thing, as well as an idea or event. when something is so bizarre or unexplainable, the word dubious comes to mind first. after someone is stated to be at a loss for words, dubious can best describe what they just encountered
ex 1. Hugh G. Rection: Yo dawg you see that woman actually pass her driving test?!
Jack Mehoff: Yeah man, shit was dubious.
ex 2. This lecture is gettin dubiously outta hand right about now.
ex.3 Joe: You going to Wentworth's party tonight?
Schmoe: You can bet your bottom dollar I am, bout to get dubious.
Jack Mehoff: Yeah man, shit was dubious.
ex 2. This lecture is gettin dubiously outta hand right about now.
ex.3 Joe: You going to Wentworth's party tonight?
Schmoe: You can bet your bottom dollar I am, bout to get dubious.
by Sunny D and the kids table May 22, 2011