Recelosa (en. Suspicious)

reθe'loθa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Showing or feeling distrust.
She is a distrustful person; that's why she mistrusts everyone.
Es una persona recelosa, por eso desconfía de todos.
Not easily trusting anyone.
Her distrustful attitude has cost her many friendships.
Su actitud recelosa le ha costado muchas amistades.
Refers to someone who is cautious by nature.
She always acts in a distrustful manner when there are strangers around.
Siempre actúa de manera recelosa cuando hay desconocidos alrededor.

Etymology

From Latin 'recelo', meaning 'distrust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have distrust
To feel distrust or apprehension towards something or someone.
tener recelo
in a distrustful way
To act in a suspicious or cautious manner.
de un modo receloso
distrustful gaze
A gaze that expresses distrust.
mirada recelosa

Related Words

to distrust
To feel or show distrust.
recelar
distrust
Lack of trust in someone or something.
desconfianza
caution
Precaution taken in the face of danger or difficulty.
cautela

Slang Meanings

Cautious
At work, he became cautious after several bad experiences.
En el trabajo, se volvió cauto tras varias experiencias malas.
Maliciously suspicious
He is always maliciously suspicious; he thinks everyone has bad intentions.
Siempre es mal pensado, cree que todos tienen malas intenciones.