Synonyms for Suspicious
Definition of suspicious
- adjective
- openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
- not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "suspicious"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like distrustful, fishy, funny can replace "suspicious" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "suspicious" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Suspicious" in song lyrics
See how suspicious is used in real songs:
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"Steppin' out the Rover, ay, yeah, we look suspicious"
Big Gemini — Time to Stack a Million -
"Chevy Astro van's suspicious"
Brotha Lynch Hung f/ First Degree, Polo, P-Folk — Heatas -
"If you step, then I'm kept suspicious"
Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit