dubious merit

Frequency: 3.11.2 per million words

Suggests that the value or worth is doubtful and probably not real.

meritADJECTIVE + merit

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dubious

Examples (10)

  • His new theory has dubious merit, failing to convince many experts.
  • The company's claim of innovation was of dubious merit once the details emerged.
  • She questioned the dubious merit of such an expensive and risky project.
  • Many considered the government's new policy to be of dubious merit.
  • The artistic value of the sculpture was of dubious merit to the critics.
  • Despite its flashy presentation, the proposal had dubious merit in terms of practical application.
  • The historical sources cited often had dubious merit, making research challenging.
  • He argued that the legal precedent had dubious merit and should be overturned.
  • The manager cast doubt on the dubious merit of implementing the unproven strategy.
  • Few could see the dubious merit in pursuing such an unlikely outcome.