dubious
🇺🇸
/ˈduːbiəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈdjuːbiəs/
adjective
R
unsure or doubtful about something
She felt dubious about trusting the stranger's offer.
R
likely not honest or trustworthy
The deal seemed dubious because the seller avoided questions.
R
probably not good or positive
Winning the dubious title of messiest room was not something to celebrate.
translation
unsure or doubtful about something; likely not honest or trustworthy; probably not good or positive