Hungarian - English

kétes

B2 Hungarian
doubtful, shadowy, questionable, dubious, shady, suspect, seedy
B2
1
Usage pattern:
kétes hírnév; kétes minőségű; kétes eredetű
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Meaning
suspicious or questionable
Themes
suspicion |trust |reputation |quality |core_vocabulary
Definition

Seeming dishonest, untrustworthy, or of poor quality.

B2
1
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Meaning
secretive, hard to know or investigate
Themes
secrecy |suspicion |hidden_activity |crime |organizations |fraud |core_vocabulary |law
Definition

Secretive and difficult to find out about, especially in a way that seems suspicious or possibly illegal.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
kétes + főnév; etikailag/erkölcsileg kétes
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Meaning
morally or ethically doubtful
Themes
ethics |suspicion |conduct |business |core_vocabulary |relationships
Definition

Morally or ethically wrong, or likely to be wrong, so that it causes concern or suspicion.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
kétes minőségű/megbízhatóságú/ízlésű
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Meaning
of poor or suspect quality
Themes
quality |reliability |standards |taste |safety |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Definition

Of low or uncertain quality, standard, or taste, so that it may not be good, safe, or appropriate.

B2
1
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Meaning
of doubtful truth or quality
Themes
questionable_quality |reliability |evidence |uncertainty |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Having a truth, quality, or effectiveness that is open to doubt and probably not as good, reliable, or correct as claimed.

B2
1
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Meaning
morally or legally suspect
Themes
moral_suspicion |dishonesty |illegality |reputation |law |core_vocabulary
Definition

Having a reputation, character, or nature that is morally questionable, dishonest, or possibly illegal.

B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
kétes (ember/cég/ügylet)
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Meaning
dishonest or suspicious
Themes
dishonesty |crime |ethics |suspicious |people |business |law |core_vocabulary
Definition

Morally or legally questionable; likely to be involved in dishonest, illegal, or unethical activities.

B2
2
Usage pattern:
kétes (gyakorlat/díj/ügylet)
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Meaning
of doubtful truth or legitimacy
Themes
doubt |trust |suspicion |legitimacy |deception |business |core_vocabulary
Definition

Not fully trustworthy, accurate, or legitimate; giving reason to suspect that something is wrong, unfair, or dishonest.

B2
2
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Meaning
Seeming dishonest or unsafe
Themes
suspicion |trust |risk |quality |dishonesty |core_vocabulary
Definition

Seeming untrustworthy, dangerous, or of poor quality; questionable.

B2
2
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Meaning
shabby and slightly disreputable
Themes
appearance |rundown |dirty |unpleasant |crime |immorality |places |society |travel
Definition

Looking dirty, run-down, and unpleasant, and often suggesting immoral or illegal activity.

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