Both Uses of
dubious
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- "I don't know much about children," said Kit dubiously.†
p. 80.2 *dubiously = doubtfully or suspiciously
- In spite of its dubious appearance it sent a faint curl of steam into the frosty air, and Kit forced herself to take a few spoonfuls while the woman stood watching, hands on her hips.†
p. 207.2dubious = doubtful; or suspicious; or full of uncertainty -- sometimes to indicate that something described as good is actually bad
Definition:
doubtful, questionable, or suspicious -- especially in a way that makes something seem unreliable, improper, or uncertain
doubtful
doubtful
in various senses, including:
- questionable or doubtful that something should be relied upon -- as in "The argument relies on a dubious assumption."
- suspicious or doubtful that something is morally proper -- as in "The company is accused of using dubious sales practices to influence minors."
- bad or of questionable value -- as in "The state has the dubious distinction of the highest taxes."
- uncertain or doubtful -- as in "She is dubious about making the change."