oversuspicious
Definition
Adjective: Excessively or unreasonably suspicious; tending to distrust or suspect others to an unwarranted degree.
Usage
The adjective "oversuspicious" describes a person, attitude, or behavior that shows more suspicion than is reasonable or justified. It implies a habitual or extreme tendency to doubt the motives, honesty, or truthfulness of others without sufficient cause.
Examples
- The oversuspicious manager questioned every minor expense report, creating a tense work environment.
- After being cheated once, she became oversuspicious of everyone's intentions.
- His oversuspicious nature made it difficult for him to form close friendships.
Advanced Usage
- "to be oversuspicious of": This is the most common construction, indicating the target of the suspicion.
- The security consultant warned against becoming oversuspicious of every new employee.
Variants and Related Words
- Suspicious (adj): Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something. (This is the base form; "oversuspicious" intensifies it).
- Suspicion (n): A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, especially something wrong or harmful.
- Oversuspicion (n): The state or quality of being oversuspicious.
- His constant oversuspicion was exhausting for his family.
Synonyms
- Paranoid
- Distrustful
- Cynical
- Mistrustful
- Jaundiced
Antonyms
- Trusting
- Gullible
- Credulous
- Unsuspecting
Adjective
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unduly suspicious
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