Suspicious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Suspicious is an adjective meaning Arousing suspicion.
Meaning
Arousing suspicion.
More Meanings
- Distrustful or tending to suspect.
- Expressing suspicion
Example Sentences
She gave me a suspicious look.
We know he has a suspicious attitude to get-rich-quick schemes.
His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police.
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Synonyms for suspicious
Depending on context, synonyms include questionable, doubtful, leery, wary, queer, distrustful.
Antonyms for suspicious
Common opposites include unsuspecting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suspect, distrustful, mistrustful, questionable, untrusting, leery.
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