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suspiciously
[/səˈspɪʃəsli/]
adverb
suspeita
1.
In a manner that causes one to suspect or distrust something or someone
He looked at me suspiciously when I arrived late.
Ele olhou para mim com suspeita quando cheguei atrasado.
2.
In a way that appears questionable or dubious
The package arrived suspiciously early.
O pacote chegou de forma suspeita muito cedo.
3.
With an attitude of doubt or mistrust
She answered suspiciously, refusing to provide details.
Ela respondeu com desconfiança, recusando-se a fornecer detalhes.
Synonyms
distrustfully
doubtfully
skeptically
warily
questionably
Antonyms
trustingly
confidently
openly
candidly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
suspeita
Most common usage; can also use 'desconfiadamente'
São Paulo
de forma suspeita
Slightly more formal phrasing
Portugal
suspeita
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; alternatively 'com desconfiança'
Related Idioms & Phrases
look at someone suspiciously
act suspiciously
suspiciously convenient
raise suspicions
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