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suspiciously Synonyms

Another word for suspiciously

Choosing another word for suspiciously depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that arouses distrust, doubt, or the belief that something is wrong, dishonest, or illegal.

Usage Example

"The man was acting dubiously near the locked entrance of the bank."

Strong
dubiously
questionably
fishily
furtively
Weak
shady

• adverb (Context 2)

With a feeling of cautious distrust, skepticism, or wariness toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The stray cat eyed the approaching stranger mistrustfully before darting under the porch."

Strongest
mistrustfully
distrustfully
warily
Strong
skeptically
guardedly
doubtfully
cautiously

Opposites of suspiciously

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

trustingly
innocently
unsuspectingly
openly
credulously
confidently
transparently
honestly
See all opposites of suspiciously

• Nearby Words

suspension
suspicion
suspicious
suspiciously
suspiciousness
susquehanna river
suss

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suspiciously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suspiciously
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