Suspicious: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธ
suspicious
[ sษหspษชสษs ]
behavior
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Synonyms
distrustful, dubious, skeptical
Examples of usage
- She gave him a suspicious look.
- There was something suspicious about the way he was acting.
appearance
Causing one to have the idea or impression that something or someone is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The package looked suspicious so they called the authorities.
- His behavior at the party was quite suspicious.
Translations
Translations of the word "suspicious" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suspeito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฆเคฟเคเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช verdรคchtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencurigakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะพะทััะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ podejrzany
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท suspect
๐ช๐ธ sospechoso
๐น๐ท ลรผpheli
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฌ์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ podezลelรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ podozrivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ sumljiv
๐ฎ๐ธ grunsamur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะดัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ sospechoso
Word origin
The word 'suspicious' originated from the Latin word 'suspiciosus', meaning 'full of mistrust'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify a cautious distrust or an impression of dishonesty. The concept of suspicion has been prevalent in human interactions throughout history, reflecting the inherent need for self-preservation and protection against potential threats.