Definition

Having an unreasonable or excessive level of distrust or suspicion towards others or situations.

Example

Her oversuspicious nature made it hard for her to trust anyone.

Conversation

I think you might be a bit oversuspicious about that new guy at work.

Really? I just feel like he's hiding something.

Sometimes, it's easy to be oversuspicious without any real evidence, you know?

True, maybe I should give him a chance before jumping to conclusions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oversuspicious → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "suspicious" (from Latin "suspiciosus", meaning inclined to suspect). The word describes a state of being excessively inclined to suspect others or situations.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'inclined to suspect' ('suspicious') — that's why oversuspicious means being overly wary or distrustful.

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