
Suspicious
Cautious Distrust
Used when you don't fully trust someone's actions or words, feeling they might hide something.
Despite his alibi, the police remained suspicious of his involvement.
Not Accusatory
Being suspicious doesn't always mean you accuse someone, rather that you have reservations.
She gave a suspicious glance at the too-quiet classroom.
Body Language
Suspicious often describes how a person's body language can show distrust without words.
His furrowed brows gave him a suspicious look as he listened. Compare with
CertainCynicDistrustfulDoubtfulDubiousQuestionSkepticalWary
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