Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

suspicious

Adjective
/səˈspɪʃ.əs/
Definition
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Examples
  • She looked suspicious when she heard the strange noise.
  • The officer found the behavior of the man suspicious.
  • He gave a suspicious glance at the unknown package.
Meaning
Feeling or believing that someone has done something wrong or is likely to do something wrong.
Synonyms
  • distrustful
  • skeptical
  • dubious
  • leery
  • questioning