oversuspicious

Definition of oversuspiciousnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversuspicious
Adjective
  • Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.
    Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Security fears If Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz, investors would continue to view the trade chokepoint as dangerous and uncertain.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But the coroner did not screen Harold's blood for poisons at the time because his death was not suspicious.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Installing strong antivirus software on your devices can also help block malicious links, detect suspicious downloads and warn you about dangerous websites.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Be wary of using manipulation tactics to keep someone close as Venus clashes with Pluto.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Beijing would also be acutely wary of any agreement that would require it to monitor and punish ceasefire violations – especially one that could potentially pull it into conflict with the US.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Louise had always felt unsure of how to interact with the eldest daughter.
    Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Kelly Wachel, the district’s chief communications officer, told The Star that Park Hill is unsure what a second, broader limit to property tax revenue could mean for their schools if approved by voters.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Still, some residents remain skeptical.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Some fiscal experts were skeptical of both measures.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Employers, already hesitant to hire before the war, will likely become even more cautious due to uncertainty about energy prices and consumer spending, Horsley says.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
  • So, when there’s conversation around how these language models are being trained, for instance, people are hesitant to talk about the reality of what’s going on.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Idaho cities leery of state control Support, while bipartisan, wasn’t universal.
    Mark Dee March 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Many are leery that the new transmission lines will power the artificial intelligence boom, not just the oil and gas industry.
    Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • After being handed a fake car from a dubious contest, Castillo filed a real lawsuit against the station for $60,000.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The price of gasoline in June 2022 wins that dubious distinction.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Oversuspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversuspicious. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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