suspicion

• Substantivo que designa o sentimento ou a crença de que algo é possível ou provável, especialmente algo errado ou ilegal; também pode indicar dúvida quanto à honestidade de alguém, o estado de suspeita ou a tendência a desconfiar.

A noun referring to a feeling or belief that something is possible or likely, especially something wrong or illegal; it can also denote doubt about someone's honesty, the state of being suspected, or a tendency to be suspicious.

1. Impression or feelingB1formal

   A feeling or thought that something is possible or likely, often without clear proof.

   Suspeita

   • I have a suspicion that she is hiding something.
   • He had a nagging suspicion that he had forgotten something important.
   • There was a suspicion in the air that the deal was not legitimate.

   Sinônimosconjecturefeelingguesshunchimpressioninklingnotionsuggestionsurmisetrace

   Antônimosassurancecertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

2. Doubt about honestyB1formal

   A feeling of doubt or distrust regarding someone's character, actions, or motives.

   Suspeita

   • Her constant lies raised suspicion among her colleagues.
   • The detective's suspicion fell on the new employee.
   • He looked at the stranger with suspicion.

   Sinônimoscharinessdistrustdoubtmisgivingmistrustskepticismuncertaintywariness

   Antônimosconfidencefaithtrust

3. State of being suspectedB2formal

   The condition of being thought to be guilty of something, especially a crime.

   Suspeita

   • He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
   • The police held him under suspicion for several hours.
   • She was cleared of all suspicion after the investigation.

4. Suspicious natureB2formal

   A tendency to be distrustful or to suspect others easily.

   Desconfiança

   • His natural suspicion made it hard for him to trust anyone.
   • She viewed every offer with suspicion.
   • The culture of suspicion in the office was damaging morale.

   Sinônimosdistrustdoubtmistrustskepticismsuspiciousnesswariness

   Antônimosconfidencecredulityfaithinnocencetrust