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Doubtful vs. Dubious
Doubtful
/ˈdaʊtfəl/Examples:
She's doubtful about the project's completion on time.The detective found the alibi highly doubtful.Despite his charm, his intentions were doubtful.
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Dubious
/ˈdjuːbiəs/Examples:
His constant excuses seemed dubious to his friends.The contract terms raised some dubious points.Detectives found her testimony rather dubious.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words imply uncertainty but are used in different contexts.
- Doubtful often refers to people who are uncertain about something.
- Dubious typically refers to something lacking credibility or reliability.
- If you find something questionable, its dubious'.
- When someone is unsure or hesitant, they are doubtful.
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