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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The individual was identified as Samuel Stovall, 51, and authorities said his death hasn't been deemed suspicious.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Police were called to a section of Third Street for a report of a suspicious car, and ended up finding the man’s body inside, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Customers and visitors can report any unwanted or suspicious activity at RTD stops and stations or on RTD vehicles using Transit Watch.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
Such criticisms are a sign of resentment among senior ranks suspicious of a new sheriff in town, some say.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Police were called to a section of Third Street for a report of a suspicious car, and ended up finding the man’s body inside, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Customers and visitors can report any unwanted or suspicious activity at RTD stops and stations or on RTD vehicles using Transit Watch.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
Such criticisms are a sign of resentment among senior ranks suspicious of a new sheriff in town, some say.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspicious. Accessed 5 May. 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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