suspicious
suspicious Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
"She was naturally suspicious of anyone who offered unsolicited financial advice."
Causing one to have the idea or impression that someone or something is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition.
"The bank flagged several suspicious transactions on his credit card statement."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Suspicious" is often confused with "suspect." While a person who feels distrust is "suspicious," an idea, motive, or person that arouses distrust can be described as either "suspicious" or "suspect."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Anglo-French and Old French "suspecious," ultimately from Latin "suspiciosus" (full of mistrust), derived from "suspicere" (to look up at, observe secretly, or mistrust).