What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Unsuspecting vs Suspicious - What's the difference?

unsuspecting | suspicious | Related terms |

Suspicious is a related term of unsuspecting.



As adjectives the difference between unsuspecting and suspicious

is that unsuspecting is of or pertaining to lack of suspicion while suspicious is arousing suspicion.

unsuspecting

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to lack of suspicion .
  • He easily shot the unsuspecting target

    suspicious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Arousing suspicion.
  • His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police.
  • Distrustful or tending to suspect.
  • I have a suspicious attitude to get-rich-quick schemes.
  • Expressing suspicion
  • She gave me a suspicious look.

    Synonyms

    * questionable * doubtful

    Derived terms

    * suspiciously * suspiciousness

    See also

    * odd * strange