Suspicious

Doubtful or skeptical about someone’s honesty or motives; inclined to mistrust.

adjective

Suspicious

Doubtful or skeptical about someone’s honesty or motives; inclined to mistrust.

adjective

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Imagine This

Imagine a neighbor offering a 'too good to be true' repair deal. Their smile doesn't reach their eyes, and they keep changing the story. You instinctively tighten your stance and question their motives.

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Sounds Like

suh-SPISH-uhs

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Looks Like

suspicion, suspect, suspiciously

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Remember This

Suspicious is the adjective form related to suspect and suspicion; its root implies looking at something with doubt or wariness.

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Other Forms

suspicionnoun

suspiciouslyadverb

suspiciousnessnoun

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Connect With

distrust, skepticism, wary, cautious, suspect

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Note

Use 'suspicious of' or 'suspicious about' when you doubt someone's honesty or motives. Do not confuse with 'suspense' (the feeling of anticipation) or 'suspicious-looking' when describing something that merely seems unusual without implying deceit.