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Near Antonyms
decisive definitive
clear obvious open-and-shut positive
Antonyms
certain hands-down incontestable indisputable indubitable questionless sure undeniable undoubted unproblematic unquestionable
  • slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty //I'm dubious about our plan to go hang gliding without having had any training
    Synonyms
    cagey (also cagy) disinclined hesitant indisposed loath (also loth or loathe) reluctant reticent
    Related Words
    uneager unenthusiastic
    averse unwilling
    ambivalent conflicted doubtful faltering halting indecisive infirm irresolute questioning skeptical uncertain undecided unsure vacillating wobbly (also wabbly)
    fainthearted shy timid
    Near Antonyms
    eager enthusiastic glad happy keen
    ready willing
    certain decided determined resolute sure unquestioning
    Antonyms
    disposed inclined
  • not likely to be true or to occur //made the dubious claim of being of royal blood
    Synonyms
    doubtful far-fetched flimsy improbable questionable unapt unlikely
    Related Words
    implausible
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