suspicious
argwöhnisch – argwöhnischer – am argwöhnischsten
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suspicious
Distrustful and full of doubt toward someone or something; observing a person or thing critically because one suspects a disadvantage or deception.
Sie wurde argwöhnisch, als ihr der Fremde ein ungewöhnlich großzügiges Angebot machte.
She became suspicious when the stranger made her an unusually generous offer.
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| comparative | argwöhnischer |
| superlative | am argwöhnischsten |
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Common collocations include „ein argwöhnischer Blick“ (a suspicious look), „jemanden argwöhnisch beobachten“ (to observe someone suspiciously), and „jemanden argwöhnisch mustern“ (to scrutinize someone suspiciously). These expressions show that distrust often manifests itself in cautious perception or reaction.
Er warf dem Verkäufer einen argwöhnischen Blick zu.
He gave the salesperson a suspicious look.
When a person or thing is mentioned, „argwöhnisch“ (suspicious) is often used with „gegenüber“ (toward) and the dative case. The preposition indicates the target of the distrust.
Die Nachbarin blieb dem neuen Bewohner gegenüber argwöhnisch.
The neighbor remained suspicious toward the new resident.
„Argwöhnisch werden“ (to become suspicious) describes the moment when someone begins to feel distrustful. The cause is often unusual behavior, a contradictory statement, or a suspicious offer in the sentence.
Nach mehreren widersprüchlichen Aussagen wurde der Ermittler argwöhnisch.
After several contradictory statements, the investigator became suspicious.
