B2adjectivecrimepsychology
US/səˈspɪʃ.əs/
UK/səˈspɪʃ.əs/
thinking that someone has done something wrong, or seeming strange and not honest
In context
The police stopped the man because he looked suspicious.
She grew suspicious when he refused to show her the receipt.
Please report any suspicious packages to the staff at once.
Words that go with suspicious
adjective + noun
- suspicious activityStaff reported suspicious activity near the bank.
- suspicious circumstancesHe died in suspicious circumstances.
- suspicious packageA suspicious package closed the station.
adjective + preposition
- suspicious ofBe suspicious of offers that seem too good.
- suspicious aboutI am suspicious about his story.
adverb + adjective
- highly suspiciousThe timing seems highly suspicious.
- rather suspiciousHis behavior seemed rather suspicious.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
suspicious to himCorrect: suspicious of him