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
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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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Asked at a press conference whether suspicious activity was possible, officials said there's not been any evidence of foul play.
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Detectives don't believe the community is in danger, but asked anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about this morning's robbery to call 911.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The company claimed this step was part of its effort to maintain transparency, providing preliminary details and recommendations to help clients monitor for any potential suspicious activity.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Police questioning that morning began with Diego Ibarra, who was wearing what appeared to be the same black Adidas hat as a suspicious individual who was captured on security camera footage on the day of Riley's murder.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Detectives don't believe the community is in danger, but asked anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about this morning's robbery to call 911.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The company claimed this step was part of its effort to maintain transparency, providing preliminary details and recommendations to help clients monitor for any potential suspicious activity.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Police questioning that morning began with Diego Ibarra, who was wearing what appeared to be the same black Adidas hat as a suspicious individual who was captured on security camera footage on the day of Riley's murder.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspicious. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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