Dubious synonyms
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doubtful (related)
Not clearly predictable; uncertain; unsure
(Of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.
suspicious (related)
Arousing or likely to arouse suspicion in others
The definition of ambiguous is something that is unclear or not easily describable.
Not having come to a decision; irresolute
Causing shade.
obscure (related)
The definition of obscure is hard to see in the low light or hard to understand.
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Not sharp, certain, or precise in thought, feeling, or expression
reliable (antonym)
That can be relied on; dependable; trustworthy
Precarious; unstable; unreliable.
Uncertain; undecided:
Not clearly defined; not explicit.
Open to doubt or challenge; problematic.
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Open to or viewed with suspicion:
Uncertain as to outcome; risky; hazardous.
Characterized by a mixture of opposing elements and therefore questionable or uncertain:
Like a fish in odor, taste, etc., specif., strongly or undesirably so
(Informal) Not definite; containing doubtful elements; dependent upon varying conditions
Marked by or given to doubt; questioning:
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Not definite or determined; vague
Not determined; not settled; not decided.
undoubtful (antonym)
Not doubtful
doubtless (antonym)
Certain; assured.
certain (antonym)
Capable of being relied on; dependable:
sure (antonym)
Having or showing no doubt; positive; confident
trustworthy (antonym)
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
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trusty (antonym)
That can be relied upon; dependable; trustworthy
definite (antonym)
The definition of definite is something that has limits, is clear in meaning, absolutely true and positive.
positive (antonym)
Positive is defined as good, looking towards the good side of things, showing certainty, showing the presence of an illness or substance, more than zero, or charged with positive electricity.
clear (antonym)
Free from doubt or confusion; certain:
unambiguous (antonym)
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity
unobscure (antonym)
vague, unclear
Showing bad taste.
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Subject to doubt or question; uncertain.
Not conclusive or final; not leading to a definite result
Not fixed or known in advance:
Not settled; yet to be determined; uncertain
in doubt
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at issue
Lacking trust; untrusting.
ludicrous (related)
implausible (related)
disingenuous (related)
specious (related)
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unconvincing (related)
spurious (related)
laughable (related)
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
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