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dubiously
[/ˈduː.bi.ə.sli/]
adverb
duvidosamente
1.
in a manner expressing doubt or uncertainty
He looked at the contract dubiously before signing it.
Ele olhou para o contrato duvidosamente antes de assiná-lo.
2.
in a questionable or suspicious manner; open to doubt
The evidence presented was dubiously obtained.
As provas apresentadas foram duvidosamente obtidas.
Synonyms
doubtfully
uncertainly
skeptically
questionably
suspiciously
Antonyms
confidently
certainly
assuredly
undoubtedly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
duvidosamente
most common usage
Brazil (informal)
com dúvida
more colloquial expression
Portugal
duvidosamente
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal (formal)
questionavelmente
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
to cast a dubious eye on something
with dubious intent
dubious claim
dubious honor
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