dubious UK /ˈd͡ʒuː.bi.əs/US /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adjective3 •Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him.They were renowned as people of dubious morals. •Generally considered imprecise or wrong, but not totally unplayable. •In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate. formsmore dubious · most dubious