oversuspicious

adjective

Definition of oversuspiciousnext
as in uncertain

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversuspicious
  1. uncertain
  2. suspicious
  3. wary
  4. unsure
  5. skeptical
  6. hesitant
  7. leery
  8. dubious
Adjective
  • But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
  • With the year nearing its end, the launch window remains uncertain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • There were also questions about discrepancies involving missing text messages from the night Kylie vanished and suspicious marks in the home.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There are furtive text exchanges and suspicious trips to town.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Be wary of prices that sound too good to be true, such as unusually low prices, high-pressure calls for action, unexpected transactions or suspicious requests for payment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The team reflects a compromise over who speaks for Europe, but leaders remain wary that Washington and Moscow could shape a settlement at the expense of Ukraine and European security.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of wary
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Corbett is unsure about the future of her space inside the building.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Trump’s immigration crackdown has put the American dream on hold for aspiring immigrants, who remain unsure whether the election will bring meaningful policy changes.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of unsure
Adjective
  • Ivan, the younger son, is doubtful and skeptical of his father, whereas Andrey, the elder, is faithful and trusting—the twin archetypes of man’s relation to the divine.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • He has been joined in recent years by tax-skeptical scholars at the Manhattan Institute and Tax Foundation.
    — M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • For the second straight week, the usually capable running quarterback was hesitant to use his legs, going for just 7 yards on two carries.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • On that play, Mahomes dislocated his kneecap — and the Chiefs have been hesitant to run that play ever since.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of hesitant
Adjective
  • Investors have grown leery of how much growth is being driven by companies in the artificial intelligence race.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Bessent could face credibility challenges from a market already growing skeptical and leery of the challenges Treasurys are facing.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of leery
Adjective
  • This includes starting two misguided wars — one over global trade, the other with Iran — and engaging in a variety of ethically dubious conduct.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But as dubious expenditures mount, some recovery advocates question if county and city officials are equipped to handle this once-in-a-generation opportunity.
    — Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of dubious
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“Oversuspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversuspicious. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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