Word of the week #9

Word: dubious

Word usage: Slanters are bad because they try to get us to assume a dubious claim is true without reflecting on it.

Definition:

1. doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
2. of doubtful quality or propriety; questionable: a dubious compliment; a dubious transaction.
3. of uncertain outcome: in dubious battle.
4. wavering or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt

Applicable definition:

1. doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
2. wavering or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt

My sentence: The dubious response allowed the crowd to easily side with the politician’s position.

Source: Epstein, R.L. (2006). Critical thinking. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education.

Word count: 117