DUBIOUS
/ˈdjuːbi.əs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of DUBIOUS
(of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
"After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."
(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.
"She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate."
Examples of DUBIOUS in a Sentence
- "After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."
- "She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate."
Word Details
Is DUBIOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUBIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DUBIOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DUBIOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | b | i | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DUBIOUS
62 words from the letters in DUBIOUS
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How to Use DUBIOUS in Word Games
DUBIOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DUBIOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DUBIOUS to find 62 additional valid words.