be suspicious

Frequency: 8.535.2 per million words

Used to describe a general state of not trusting someone or something.

suspiciousVERBS + suspicious (feeling distrust)

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Examples (10)

  • I am suspicious of his motives.
  • She felt suspicious when he avoided her questions.
  • The police looked suspicious of the late-night visitor.
  • He seemed suspicious about the sudden change in plans.
  • Their behavior sounded suspicious to the neighbors.
  • The detective grew suspicious after reviewing the evidence.
  • Don't be too suspicious; he's just a bit shy.
  • The unusual silence made everyone suspicious.
  • She remained suspicious of the new marketing strategy.
  • The dog became suspicious of the stranger at the door.