dubious

/ˈdubiəs/
adjective
  1. Feeling or showing doubt; not sure or certain.
    • She was dubious about the shortcut he suggested through the woods.
    • I'm dubious that the sale price is really as good as it seems.
    • The teacher gave a dubious look when the student claimed the dog ate his homework.
  2. Of questionable value, quality, or honesty.
    • The restaurant had a dubious reputation for cleanliness.
    • The company's business practices were considered dubious by many regulators.
    • He made a dubious investment that ended up losing all his savings.
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