In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
doubtful, dubious, dubitable, in question
(adjective) open to doubt or suspicion; “the candidate’s doubtful past”; “he has a dubious record indeed”; “what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false”; “it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought”- Karen Horney
Source: WordNet® 3.1
dubitable (comparative more dubitable, superlative most dubitable)
Capable of being doubted; susceptible of being questioned.
• doubtable
• doubtful
• uncertain
• indubitable
Source: Wiktionary
Du"bi*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. dubitabilis. Cf. Doubtable.]
Definition: Liable to be doubted; uncertain. [R.] Dr. H. More.
– Du"bi*ta*bly, adv. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 May 2025
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.