Suspicious

The state of having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something. It involves a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is not telling the truth, often leading to doubt and a questioning attitude. Suspicion can arise from observed behavior, circumstantial evidence, or even a gut feeling. It indicates a lack of trust and a potential belief in deception or harmful intent. It can vary in intensity, ranging from mild uncertainty to strong doubt and apprehension.

Suspicious meaning with examples

• The detective was Suspicious of the witness's inconsistent story, leading him to probe deeper for the truth and any falsehoods.
• Hearing footsteps at midnight, she felt a Suspicious chill, believing an intruder might be lurking outside in the dark.
• His sudden wealth, without a clear explanation, made his colleagues Suspicious of the origin of his funds and fortune.
• The food had a strange odor and unusual appearance, making the diner Suspicious of its safety and any health risks.
• After his friend kept dodging her questions, Sarah became Suspicious of his motives, feeling he might be hiding something.

Suspicious Synonyms

apprehensive, cagey, distrustful, doubtful, dubious, incredulous, leery, questioning, skeptical, wary

Suspicious Antonyms

believing, certain, confident, credulous, gullible, innocent, naive, trustful, trusting, unsuspicious

Suspicious Crossword Answers

3 Letters

ODD

4 Letters

IFFY, WARY

5 Letters

FISHY, CHARY, LEERY, SHADY, FUNNY, HINKY

7 Letters

SUSPECT

8 Letters

DOUBTFUL

10 Letters

UNTRUSTING

11 Letters

MISTRUSTFUL, DISTRUSTFUL

12 Letters

QUESTIONABLE