Dubitable (Adjective)
Meaning
Open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false"; "it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen Horney.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's claim of innocence was dubitable, given the overwhelming evidence against him.
- Her story about being a millionaire by the age of 25 was dubitable, and many suspected she was exaggerating.
- The authenticity of the ancient artifact was dubitable, and experts were divided on its age and origin.
- The investor's background was dubitable, and his credentials were shrouded in mystery.
- The traveler's account of the treasure hidden in the jungle was dubitable, and many believed it to be merely a tall tale.