Word
dubitable
/ˈdjuːbitəbl/
adjective
可疑的；可质疑的
Capable of being doubted; susceptible of being questioned.
- 1.
Capable of being doubted; susceptible of being questioned.
可能被怀疑的；易受质疑的。
可能被怀疑的；易受质疑的。；可疑的
In use
The authenticity of the painting is dubitable, as experts have questioned its origin.
His explanation for being late seemed dubitable, so I asked for more details.
The report's conclusions are dubitable given the lack of solid evidence.
be dubitable
His claim is dubitable.
他的说法是可疑的。
dubitable + noun
This is a dubitable theory.
这是一个可疑的理论。
Connections
Confusing words
- indubitable
- 不容置疑的 · 前缀in-表示否定，与dubitable相反，意为无可怀疑的
- dubious
- 怀疑的；可疑的 · dubious侧重主语的主观怀疑态度，而dubitable强调客观可疑性
- debatable
- 有争议的 · debatable强调有待讨论，dubitable侧重可疑、不可靠
Word family
- indubitable
- 不容置疑的；确实的 · adj.
- indubitably
- 不容置疑地；确定地 · adv.
- dubitation
- 怀疑；犹豫 · n.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.