Suspect
Suspect adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Usage example: since she was carrying no cash or credit cards, her claim to the store's detectives that she had intended to pay for the items was suspect
Unclear and suspect are semantically related. in doubtful topic. In some cases you can use "Unclear" instead an adjective "Suspect".
Nearby Words: suspected, suspecting
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Homeworld Evacuation: The scientists suspect (with good reasons) that this is what the Wanderers did to the natives of Hope, although their motivations are entirely unclear.
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Unclear and Suspect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/suspect/unclear
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