suspicious
adjective
sus·pi·cious
sə-ˈspi-shəs 
1
: tending to arouse suspicion : questionable
suspicious characters
2
: disposed to suspect : distrustful
suspicious of strangers
3
: expressing or indicative of suspicion
a suspicious glance
suspiciously
adverb
suspiciousness
noun
Examples of suspicious in a Sentence
We were instructed to report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
The suspicious vehicle was reported to police.
Suspicious characters were seen hanging around the bank.
He found a suspicious lump on his back and was afraid it might be cancer.
Officials are suspicious about her death.
His manner made me suspicious.
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Customers are also encouraged to report any suspicious messages to our 24/7 customer service team or by clicking on ‘report an issue’ which is included in the chat function.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
After all, Burt’s intentions have been suspicious all season.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Collins is heading for a reckoning with coastal moderates who may have given her a pass in 2020 but will be more suspicious now.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
In a message sent out to families, the Raytown School District said a student reported suspicious activity of another student, which led to the discovery of a weapon.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
After all, Burt’s intentions have been suspicious all season.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Collins is heading for a reckoning with coastal moderates who may have given her a pass in 2020 but will be more suspicious now.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
In a message sent out to families, the Raytown School District said a student reported suspicious activity of another student, which led to the discovery of a weapon.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspicious. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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suspicious
adjective
sus·pi·cious
sə-ˈspish-əs
1
: likely to arouse suspicion : questionable
suspicious behavior
2
: likely to suspect or distrust
suspicious of strangers
3
: showing suspicion
a suspicious glance
suspiciously
adverb
suspiciousness
noun
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