dubious
dubious is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dubious is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdubious
- (of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
Example: "After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."
- (of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.
Example: "She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate."
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