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Definition of suspiciousness

suspiciousness

/səˈspɪʃ.əs.nəs/
sus · pi · cious · ness
Adverb:suspiciously
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Adjective:suspicious
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suspiciousness Lexical Profile

suspiciousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state, quality, or disposition of feeling distrust, doubt, or wariness toward others.

Example

"Years of navigating competitive corporate politics had bred a deep-seated suspiciousness in the veteran executive."

2

The quality of appearing questionable, irregular, or likely to arouse doubt or mistrust.

Example

"The auditor immediately flagged the transaction due to the suspiciousness of the sudden offshore transfer."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'suspicion' usually refers to a specific feeling or instance of doubt, 'suspiciousness' denotes either a general personality trait of being distrustful or the objective quality of appearing questionable.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suspiciousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suspiciousness
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