Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suspectful
adjective
/səsˈpɛktfəl/
Definition
Having or showing a tendency to suspect; skeptical of others’ intentions.
Examples
- She felt suspectful of his sudden change in behavior.
- The suspectful nature of the witness caused the police to be cautious during the investigation.
- In a suspectful environment, trust can be hard to establish.
Meaning
The quality of being suspicious or mistrustful.
Synonyms
- suspicious
- skeptical
- distrustful
