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Definition of dubiously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dubiously

adverb
 
/ˈdjuːbiəsli/
 
/ˈduːbiəsli/
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  1. in an uncertain way, often because you suspect that something may be wrong; without knowing whether something is good or bad synonym suspiciously (1)
    • Helen looked at him dubiously.
  2. in a way that is probably dishonest synonym dishonestly
    • Under the terms of the deal, the billionaires would be allowed to keep their dubiously acquired fortunes.
  3. in a way that is probably not good
    • He entered the country on dubiously authentic travel documents.
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