unsuspicious

[/ʌnsəˈspɪʃəs/]
adjective
insuspeito
1. not suspicious; not inclined to suspect or distrust others; trusting
She had an unsuspicious nature and trusted everyone she met.
Ela tinha uma natureza insuspeita e confiava em todos que conhecia.
2. not arousing or causing suspicion; innocent-appearing; above suspicion
His unsuspicious behavior made it unlikely that anyone would accuse him of the crime.
Seu comportamento insuspeito tornava improvável que alguém o acusasse do crime.
3. free from suspicion; not suspected of wrongdoing
The witness appeared unsuspicious in every way during the investigation.
A testemunha pareceu completamente insuspeita durante a investigação.
The term 'unsuspicious' is relatively formal and less frequently used in contemporary English compared to 'unsuspecting.' In Brazilian Portuguese, 'insuspeito' is employed primarily in legal, formal, and literary contexts. The word carries connotations of trustworthiness and innocence, making it useful in criminal investigations, character testimonies, and formal written communication. It is rarely used in everyday casual conversation in either language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unsuspectinginnocenttrustingnaiveguilelessabove suspicioninnocent-looking
Antonyms / Antônimos
suspiciouswarydistrustfuldoubtfulsuspicious-looking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insuspeito
Standard usage across all regions of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
insuspeito
Common in formal and colloquial speech
São Paulo
insuspeito
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
insuspeito
Formal Portuguese equivalent; less commonly used in everyday speech

Related Words

suspicionsuspectunsuspectingtrustworthyinnocencecredulity

Related Idioms & Phrases

above suspicion
clean as a whistle
innocent as a lamb
beyond a shadow of a doubt
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