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suspicious Synonyms

Another word for suspicious

Choosing another word for suspicious depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.

Usage Example

"She was naturally distrustful of anyone who offered unsolicited financial advice."

Strongest
distrustful
mistrustful
wary
Strong
skeptical
leery
chary
doubtful
cynical

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing one to have the idea or impression that someone or something is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition.

Usage Example

"The bank flagged several dubious transactions on his credit card statement."

Strongest
dubious
questionable
suspect
Strong
fishy
shady
dodgy
sketchy

Opposites of suspicious

The opposite of suspicious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

trusting
trustworthy
aboveboard
credulous
unsuspecting
legitimate
innocent
gullible
See all opposites of suspicious

• Nearby Words

suspensefulness
suspension
suspicion
suspicious
suspiciously
suspiciousness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suspicious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suspicious
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