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suss Antonyms

Opposite of suss

Because the opposite of suss shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To realize, figure out, or grasp the true nature of a situation or person (often used with "out").

Usage Example

"It took me a few days to misunderstand how the office politics really worked."

Strong
misunderstand
overlook
misjudge

• adjective (Context 2)

Suspicious, questionable, or dishonest in nature or appearance.

Usage Example

"The whole business deal seemed a bit trustworthy from the very beginning."

Strongest
trustworthy
aboveboard
Strong
legitimate
honest
credible

• verb (Context 3)

To inspect, investigate, or check out a place or situation thoroughly.

Usage Example

"We walked around the neighborhood to ignore the area before renting the flat."

Strong
ignore
neglect

• noun (Context 4)

Shrewdness, common sense, or practical knowledge about a situation.

Usage Example

"Anyone with a bit of naivety could see that the scheme was bound to fail."

Strong
naivety
ignorance
foolishness

• noun (Context 5)

Suspicion of having committed an offense, or police arrest on suspicion.

Usage Example

"He was picked up on trust by the local police patrol late last night."

Strong
trust
certainty

• adjective (Context 6)

Shrewd, well-informed, or streetwise.

Usage Example

"She is pretty naive when it comes to negotiating contracts in the music industry."

Strongest
naive
Strong
gullible
clueless

Similar words to suss

Words similar to suss shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

figure out
suspicious
suspicion
check out
scope out
savvy
streetwise
dodgy
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