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How do you spell Dubious?

Correct spelling

dubious

Think DUB-ious: doubt has a 'b', so does dubious with 'ub'

Why is dubious spelled this way?

From Latin dubius, wavering. DUBITARE (to doubt). Something dubious makes you waver — uncertainty that resists resolution.

Common misspellings of dubious

dubousdubiusdubyousdubeous

Example

The witness gave a dubious account that contradicted the security footage.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dubious?+
The correct spelling is "dubious". Think DUB-ious: doubt has a 'b', so does dubious with 'ub'
Is it dubous or dubious?+
The correct spelling is "dubious", not "dubous".

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