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suspicious

sus·pi·cious [ sə spíshəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. arousing suspicion: creating or liable to create suspicion
under suspicious circumstances

2. tending to suspect: inclined or tending to believe that something is wrong
a suspicious nature

3. suggesting doubt: showing or indicating suspicion
a suspicious look


sus·pi·cious·ly adverb
sus·pi·cious·ness noun

Word Usage

See suspect.

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