NPR today reported on the Russian Spy Saga, pointing out that some experts are “dubious” about the evidence provided by the FBI. The anchorperson then transitioned to several interviews, wondering what those “dubious experts” think about the case. Dubious, when preceding a noun, means “probably not good, not honest, not true.” Thus the facts presented may indeed be dubious, but the experts who are dubious about them, i.e. not sure whether the facts are solid and trustworthy, are doubtful. If they were dubious experts, NPR would most likely not venture to interview them.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
A dubious case
NPR today reported on the Russian Spy Saga, pointing out that some experts are “dubious” about the evidence provided by the FBI. The anchorperson then transitioned to several interviews, wondering what those “dubious experts” think about the case. Dubious, when preceding a noun, means “probably not good, not honest, not true.” Thus the facts presented may indeed be dubious, but the experts who are dubious about them, i.e. not sure whether the facts are solid and trustworthy, are doubtful. If they were dubious experts, NPR would most likely not venture to interview them.
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