B2
doubtful vs dubious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| doubtfuladjective/ˈdaʊt.fəl/ | Meaning not likely, or not certain to be true or to happen | Goes with highly doubtful | Example It is doubtful that the road will be finished before the rainy season starts. |
| dubiousadjective/ˈduː.bi.əs/ | Meaning not sure that something is good, true or right | Goes with — | Example I am dubious about buying a used car from someone I have never met. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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