suspicious

adjective

sus·pi·cious sə-ˈspi-shəs

Synonyms of suspicious next

: tending to arouse suspicion : questionable

suspicious characters

: disposed to suspect : distrustful

suspicious of strangers

: expressing or indicative of suspicion

a suspicious glance

suspiciously adverb

suspiciousness noun

Examples of suspicious in a Sentence

We were instructed to report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood. The suspicious vehicle was reported to police. Suspicious characters were seen hanging around the bank. He found a suspicious lump on his back and was afraid it might be cancer. Officials are suspicious about her death. His manner made me suspicious.

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of suspicious was in the 14th century

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Kids Definition

suspicious

adjective

sus·pi·cious sə-ˈspish-əs

: likely to arouse suspicion : questionable

suspicious behavior

: likely to suspect or distrust

suspicious of strangers

: showing suspicion

a suspicious glance

suspiciously adverb

suspiciousness noun

Last Updated: 29 Apr 2024 - Updated example sentences

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