suspicious

Meanings

• adjective

  marked by distrust, suspicion, or doubt

  - "The suspicious behavior of the suspect raised the detective's suspicions."
  - "The manager was suspicious of the employee's actions."

• adjective

  giving rise to or causing suspicion; arousing distrust or doubt

  - "The suspicious note found in the envelope caused a stir."
  - "The suspicious circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

doubtful , questionable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suspicious
nervous , curious , anxious , perplexious

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Variants

List of all variants of suspicious that leads to same result
suspicious , suspiciously , suspiciousness , suspiciousnesses

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Forms

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suspiciously, more suspicious, most suspicious

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Etymology

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from Latin suspicio, from suspectus, past participle of spicere 'to look at, examine'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'suspicious' has been used in the titles of numerous books, movies, and TV shows.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to express suspicion directly. Instead, people may use indirect language or body language to convey their doubts.

3. The term 'suspicion' comes from the Latin word 'suspicio', which means 'to look under or inspect'.

4. In psychology, 'suspiciousness' is considered a personality trait that can lead to paranoia and conspiracy theories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distrust: A feeling of mistrust or lack of confidence in someone or something.

2. Suspicion: A feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'suspicious' is often used to create suspense and intrigue. In art, it can represent mistrust or doubt. In music, it can be used to describe a melody that sounds uncertain or untrustworthy.

How to Memorize "suspicious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person looking at something with a furrowed brow and a skeptical expression. Imagine yourself in a situation where you are feeling suspicious of someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suspicious' with the feeling of unease or doubt. Imagine a detective investigating a crime scene, searching for clues and feeling suspicious of every detail.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Suspicious Starts With S' to remember the definition of the word.

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