Definition

Having a feeling that something is wrong or that someone cannot be trusted; feeling doubtful or distrustful about someone or something.

Example

She gave him a suspicious look when he arrived late without explanation.

Conversation

Did you see how he was acting at the party last night?

Yeah, it was a bit suspicious, wasn’t it?

I thought so too; he kept looking around like he was hiding something.

Exactly! It made everyone feel a little uneasy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suspicious → It is formed from "suspicere" (Latin, meaning to look up at or to suspect) and the suffix "-ious" (meaning full of). The word "suspicious" means full of suspicion or inclined to suspect something.

Memory Tip

Think of looking up at something suspicious — the root "suspicere" means to suspect, and the suffix "-ious" indicates being full of that feeling.

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