suspicious

• Décrit un sentiment de méfiance ou de doute envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou ce qui éveille la suspicion.

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.

   méfiant

   • 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.

   Synonymesapprehensivecautiousdistrustfuldoubtfuldubiousmistrustfuluneasyunsurewary

   Antonymescredulousgulliblenaivetrustfultrustingunsuspecting

2. Causing doubt or uneaseB1formal

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

   suspect, qui inspire la méfiance

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

   Synonymesalarmingdisquietingdodgydubiousfishyominousquestionableshady

   Antonymesaboveboardbenigninnocentinnocuoustrustworthy