dubious

adjective

(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

(chess, chiefly of an opening move) Generally considered imprecise or wrong, but not totally unplayable.

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doubtfuladj dubitableadj questionableadj iffyadj doubtableadj suspiciousadj equivocaladj unsavoryadj debatableadj uncertainadj disputableadj doubtingadj unreliableadj untrustworthyadj unconvincingadj unsureadj shadyadj undependableadj

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