OVERSUSPICIOUS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

oversuspicious

adjective

Definition of oversuspicious

as in uncertain

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Adjective

Given the uncertain outcomes the Fed needs to think less in terms of linear economic curves and more probabilistically, in which case the potential upside for inflation given an energy price spike could warrant quicker action.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Still, officials emphasized that the CSU would have to be fiscally disciplined given that the state will have a new governor in January and the state’s budget outlook is uncertain.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of uncertain

Adjective

But both shows are deeply suspicious of corporate infiltration of the government and how capitalists exploit xenophobia to gain power in America.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026
The challenge is that large organizations are typically suspicious of people with an explorer's style of passion.

— John Hagel, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of suspicious

Adjective

Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran, though traders remain wary.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
The campaign has taken the protests demanding accountability and education reforms beyond the streets, broadening its reach and intensifying pressure on a government wary of appearing to yield to a rapidly growing youth movement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of wary

Adjective

Funding fights, shifting eligibility rules and abrupt program cuts have played out simultaneously at the federal level, leaving many organizations unsure what the ground will look like from one quarter to the next.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
At a time when many of their peers are unsure of what's next, the students are happy their skills are in demand.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026

Definition of unsure

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Why alums are skeptical Queens name will stay In recent months, however, Carmack said the merger has felt more like an acquisition.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Conservative politicians and others skeptical of the nation’s covid response have had Munster and Rocky Mountain Labs on their radar for years.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

Some council members were initially hesitant to support the ordinance without standard vetting.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
While the Rockies might be hesitant to trade too much from their young core, the 28-year-old Moniak will be a free agent after next season.

— The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of hesitant

Adjective

The course comes two months after the city held a daylong expo about AI and at a time when Black communities are leery of AI and are concerned about the onslaught of data centers cropping up in their communities.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
For example, the Republican clerk in Elbert County is also leery of election results and did a hand count of the presidential results in his county in 2020.

— The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of leery

Adjective

But extraordinary pressure is building in the Middle East, and the new escalation could send oil blowing past those dubious milestones.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
An aborted Starship test launch and Musk’s dubious plan for orbital data centers have investors betting against the company in incredible numbers.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 July 2026

Definition of dubious

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