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suspiciously

 

[ səˈspɪʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a doubtful or distrustful manner

If someone looks at you suspiciously, they do not trust you or are not sure about your intentions. It can also refer to an action or situation that raises doubts or mistrust.

Synonyms

distrustfully, doubtfully, questioningly

Examples of usage

  • He glanced suspiciously at the stranger sitting next to him.
  • She answered the questions suspiciously, as if she had something to hide.
  • The package was wrapped suspiciously, with no return address.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that suggests something is wrong or illegal

When something is done suspiciously, it indicates that there may be deceit or dishonesty involved. It can be used to describe actions or behaviors that seem secretive or underhanded.

Synonyms

fishily, questionably, shadily

Examples of usage

  • He behaved suspiciously when asked about his whereabouts last night.
  • The car was parked suspiciously close to the bank.
  • The email looked suspiciously like a phishing scam.

Translations

Translations of the word "suspiciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suspeitosamente

🇮🇳 संदिग्ध रूप से

🇩🇪 verdächtig

🇮🇩 dengan curiga

🇺🇦 підозріло

🇵🇱 podejrzanie

🇯🇵 疑わしく

🇫🇷 soupçonneusement

🇪🇸 sospechosamente

🇹🇷 şüpheli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 수상하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مريب

🇨🇿 podezřele

🇸🇰 podozrivo

🇨🇳 可疑地

🇸🇮 sumljivo

🇮🇸 grunsamlega

🇰🇿 күдікті

🇬🇪 ეჭვით

🇦🇿 şübhəli şəkildə

🇲🇽 sospechosamente

Etymology

The word 'suspiciously' is derived from the adjective 'suspicious,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'suspiciosus,' meaning 'full of suspicion.' The concept of suspicion has been present throughout history as a natural instinct for self-preservation, leading to cautious and wary behavior. Over time, 'suspiciously' has come to signify actions or attitudes that evoke doubt or mistrust.

See also: suspiciousness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,674, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.