Entry Word: suspicious

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged <suspicious claims of being the rightful owner of the property> — see doubtful 2
2 inclined to doubt or question claims <suspicious of any menu dish having a name she canʼt pronounce> — see skeptical 1
3 not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something <you should be very suspicious of those telephone calls from people telling you that youʼre the winner of a contest you never entered> — see doubtful 1