suspicious

• Beschreibt ein Gefühl des Misstrauens oder Zweifels gegenüber jemandem oder etwas; auch: Verdacht erregend, fragwürdig oder argwöhnisch.

Describes a feeling of distrust or doubt about someone or something.

1. Distrustful or waryB1formal

   Having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is dishonest or untrustworthy.

   Misstrauisch

   • She became suspicious of his sudden generosity.
   • The neighbors were suspicious of the new family's behavior.
   • He gave her a suspicious look when she asked about his past.

   Synonymeapprehensivecautiousdistrustfuldoubtfuldubiousmistrustfuluneasyunsurewary

   Antonymecredulousgulliblenaivetrustfultrustingunsuspecting

2. Causing doubt or uneaseB1formal

   Making you feel that something is wrong, illegal, or not as it should be.

   Verdächtig

   • A suspicious package was found near the entrance.
   • The police noticed a suspicious vehicle parked outside.
   • His explanation sounded suspicious to everyone.

   Synonymealarmingdisquietingdodgydubiousfishyominousquestionableshady

   Antonymeaboveboardbenigninnocentinnocuoustrustworthy