In each question a word is given in bold, using this word three sentences are given. Choose the set of sentence(s) that has/have the correct usage of the given word.

Dubious
(A) Some people look at others' successes and feel deeply dubious
(B) The assumption that growth in one country benefits the whole world is highly dubious.
(C) He's under investigation because of his dubious accounting practices.

Correct option is E

Correct Answer: E (Only B and C)

Word Analysis: Dubious

• Meaning: Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect or morally suspect.
• Hindi: संदिग्ध / संदेहास्पद / अनिश्चित

Sentence Evaluation:

• (A) Some people look at others' successes and feel deeply dubious.
• Usage: Incorrect.
• Explanation: "Dubious" implies doubt or suspicion regarding the truth or quality of something. If someone looks at another's success and feels bad, the word usually required is envious or jealous. You wouldn't feel "dubious" (doubtful/suspicious) about a feeling of success unless you were questioning if the success was real, but in this context, it is used incorrectly as a synonym for a personal emotion like envy.
• (B) The assumption that growth in one country benefits the whole world is highly dubious.
• Usage: Correct.
• Explanation: Here, "dubious" means doubtful or uncertain. It suggests that the claim or "assumption" is not necessarily true and should be questioned.
• (C) He's under investigation because of his dubious accounting practices.
• Usage: Correct.
• Explanation: In this context, "dubious" means morally suspect or dishonest. It refers to "shady" or "suspicious" activities that have led to a legal investigation.

Conclusion:

Sentences B and C use "dubious" correctly to represent "doubtful" and "suspicious" respectively. Sentence A misuses the word in place of an emotion like envy.