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Word: Oversuspicious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "oversuspicious" means being excessively or unduly suspicious. It describes someone who tends to doubt others or think that they are being dishonest or untrustworthy, even when there is no good reason to do so.

Usage Instructions:

• "Oversuspicious" is used to describe a person’s attitude or behavior.
• It can be applied in various contexts, such as personal relationships, work environments, or general interactions.

Example:

• "Sarah is so oversuspicious that she thinks her friends are always talking behind her back, even when they are just being nice."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more complex sentence, you might say: "His oversuspicious nature often led to misunderstandings with colleagues, as he would misinterpret their intentions."

Word Variants:

• Oversuspicion (noun): The state of being excessively suspicious.
  • Example: "Her oversuspicion caused her to lose trust in everyone around her."
• Suspicious (adjective): Not trusting someone or something; feeling that something is wrong.
  • Example: "The suspicious look on his face made her wonder if he was hiding something."

Different Meaning:

• While "oversuspicious" primarily relates to being overly wary of others, it can also imply a lack of trust in situations that should normally be considered safe or normal.

Synonyms:

• Paranoid
• Distrustful
• Mistrustful
• Cynical

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Jumping to conclusions": This idiom means making a decision or forming an opinion quickly, often without enough information, which can be similar to being oversuspicious.

  • Example: "She jumped to conclusions and thought they were plotting against her."

• "Reading between the lines": This phrase means to look for a deeper meaning or interpretation, which an oversuspicious person might do excessively.

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Adjective

1. unduly suspicious