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    Suspicacia (en. Suspicion)

    /sus.piˈka.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of suspicion or apprehension towards someone or something.
    The suspicion he had towards her intentions made him distrust her.
    La suspicacia que tenía hacia sus intenciones le hizo desconfiar de él.
    Tendency to suspect or to have a negative opinion without clear evidence.
    His usual suspicion prevented him from trusting his colleagues.
    Su suspicacia habitual le impidió confiar en sus compañeros.
    Distrust that arises from previous experiences or insufficient information.
    The community's suspicion towards the new visitors was palpable.
    La suspicacia de la comunidad hacia los nuevos visitantes era palpable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'suspicio, suspicionis' which means 'suspicion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be suspicious
    To feel distrust or apprehension towards something or someone.
    tener suspicacia
    unfounded suspicion
    Distrust that has no basis or justification.
    suspicacia infundada
    to live in suspicion
    To remain in a constant state of distrust.
    vivir con suspicacia

    Related Words

    suspicion
    Belief that something is not as it appears.
    sospecha
    distrust
    Lack of trust in someone or something.
    desconfianza
    apprehension
    Fear or distrust towards something.
    recelo

    Slang Meanings

    Street distrust
    He always has a street distrust when dealing with strangers.
    Siempre tiene una desconfianza callejera cuando trata con desconocidos.
    watchful eye
    With his watchful eye, he noticed the suspicion in the air.
    Con su ojo avizor, notó la suspicacia en el ambiente.