Dubious
/ˈdjuː.bi.əs/noun
Feeling doubt or uncertainty about something.
Did you know?The Latin root 'dubius' not only meant 'doubtful' but also implied a duality, hinting at the presence of both light and shadow in decisions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dubius
“Wavering, uncertain, doubting.”
Old French
Old French
doubteux
“Full of doubt.”
Middle English
Middle English
dubious
“Doubtful, uncertain.”
Modern English
English
dubious
“Characterized by doubt or uncertainty.”