The difference between Dubious and Shady

When used as adjectives, dubious means arousing doubt, whereas shady means abounding in shades.


check bellow for the other definitions of Dubious and Shady

  1. Dubious as an adjective:

    Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

    Examples:

    "After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."

  2. Dubious as an adjective:

    In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

    Examples:

    "She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate."

  1. Shady as an adjective:

    Abounding in shades.

  2. Shady as an adjective:

    Causing shade.

  3. Shady as an adjective:

    Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.

  4. Shady as an adjective (informal):

    Not trustworthy; disreputable.

    Examples:

    "He is a shady character."

  5. Shady as an adjective (UK, slang):

    Mean, cruel.

    Examples:

    "Don't be shady, give us a go."

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