suspicious
Translation
suspicious, distrustful, wary, dubious
Examples
The dog is suspicious of strangers.
The dog is suspicious of strangers.
He reported a suspicious package to the police.
He reported a suspicious package to the police.
Her behavior was very suspicious.
Her behaviour was very suspicious.
Grammar Patterns
((suspicious of sb./sth.)) feeling distrust towards someone/something The cat is suspicious of the new dog.
((It is suspicious that...)) used to say that a situation seems questionable It is suspicious that he left right after.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doubtful, wary, questionable; Antonyms: trusting, innocent
Etymology
From 'suspicion' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of'. So, literally 'full of suspicion'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two-way meaning: you can BE suspicious (you feel it), or something can LOOK suspicious (it causes the feeling).