suspicious (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /səˈspɪʃəs/
Definition
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something that you feel is possibly dishonest or dangerous.
Examples
The police found the man's story highly suspicious.
She gave him a suspicious glance, wondering if he was telling the truth.
There was something suspicious about the way he avoided answering the question.
How to Use suspicious
- suspicious of (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling distrust towards someone or something. — "He was suspicious of her motives from the start."
- suspicious about (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling distrust or doubt concerning a particular matter. — "I'm suspicious about the sudden drop in sales."
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