OVERSUSPICIOUS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

oversuspicious

adjective

Definition of oversuspicious

as in uncertain

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Adjective

The problem of longevity possesses philosophical and practical contradictions, now heightened by the gradual disappearance of artists of Serra’s generation and the uncertain posthumous legacy of their work.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The project faces uncertain costs, a timeline that could push exports beyond 2028 and possible legal challenges.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncertain

Adjective

Directed by Li Taige, the film stars Yu Qian as a retiring veteran police officer who discovers suspicious anomalies during an apparently routine theft investigation.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in southwest England on September 27 after police received a report about three suspicious vans heading toward the air base.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of suspicious

Adjective

Travelers should be wary of unexpected obstacles littering the roadway as high winds cause trees and power lines to fall.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Opinion has changed, as the public has grown wary of AI and its ability to amass and synthesize many forms of data.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of wary

Adjective

The pledge from Walmart comes as concerns are mounting from some shoppers, consumer advocates and lawmakers skeptical about the rollout of digital price labels by the discounter and other stores.

— Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist known for his research on the intersection of psychology and AI, is also skeptical that AI agents could paralyze the internet.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

Initially hesitant, David connected with the FBI in an effort to prove that his wife’s theory was false.

— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Until recently, city leaders were hesitant to commit Measure ULA funds over concerns that the tax could be overturned in court.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of hesitant

Adjective

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
Initially, the trio looked to open in New York, but Didry was leery of setting up shop in a city saturated with French bakeries.

— Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of leery

Adjective

But what really makes Walker’s story all the more surreal-special are the twists that made his football future appear dubious.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
The movie is a comic and affectionate portrait of a quixotic if mathematically dubious dream.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dubious

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