oversuspicious

Definition of oversuspiciousnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversuspicious
Adjective
  • Outline your plans carefully, because regular progress should feel better than chasing an uncertain finish line.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Iran’s uncertain future is also central to the equation shifting in favor of IMEC.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Cavello said the mayor was in contact with the police commissioner and receiving information on the protest, counterprotest and the suspicious devices.
    Mark Crudele, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The Mayor has spoken with Police Commissioner Tisch, and the NYPD is actively investigating the protest, counter-protest, and suspicious devices discovered outside Gracie Mansion.
    Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • People are wary of joining groups that may lack authenticity and connection.
    Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Her government has since been navigating a delicate transition, balancing pressure from Washington for cooperation on corruption and criminal cases with the demands of powerful figures within Venezuela’s military and security apparatus who remain wary of the rapidly shifting political landscape.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Adults who are unsure can check vaccination records or consult with their health care provider.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Judge Paul Friedman appeared skeptical of government claims that the policy is necessary for national security.
    Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • There were skeptical voices at MWC, pointing out the failures of AI projects as well as the opportunities.
    Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But as the hour goes on, even the most hesitant members of the class are won over.
    Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs and AI developments, employers, while not necessarily firing en masse, appear hesitant to hire.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The picture continues to be of a low-hire, low-fire climate, where companies are both reticent to lay off employees as demand continues to be strong, but also are leery of adding staff amid uncertainty over tariffs, inflation and geopolitics.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Irvi’s parents, Lulu and Martín, were leery of his decision.
    Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • That dubious distinction now belongs to the Pacers (15-50), who have lost 10 in a row and 14 of 16.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Oversuspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversuspicious. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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