Vocabulary
Dubious
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
not to be relied upon; suspect
Urdu meaning
مشکوک، مشتبہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The current administration`s narrative towards Iran is particularly coarse and pugnacious, combining invective and dubious justifications for aggression.
Dawn Editorials —
Pezeshkian`s letter
— 2026-04-04
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ONLY two years into its rule, the current hybrid set-up, with a dubious electoral mandate, has already created massive difficulties.
Dawn Editorials —
Two years of harm
— 2026-02-17
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Instead of industrialisation, they are chasing dubious avenues such as crypto, corporate farming, mining and remittances that could, in fact, undermine industrial growth and exports.
Dawn Editorials —
Two years of harm
— 2026-02-17
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And what would be the fate of Nato, the Five Eyes and other assorted dubious relics of the US-led West?
Dawn Editorials —
Be at the table, or on the menu
— 2026-01-27
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However, considering the dubious antecedents of this board, and its questionable motives, Pakistan should consider politely declining.
Dawn Editorials —
Parallel UN?
— 2026-01-20
Synonyms
suspicious, suspect, under suspicion, untrustworthy, unreliable
Antonyms
trustworthy, decisive, clear, definite
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