Sospetsoso (en. Suspicious)
/soˈspɛt.sɔ.sɔ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicating a tendency to doubt or suspect someone or something.
His behavior seemed suspicious, so I was doubtful of what he was saying.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay tila sos-petsoso, kaya't nag-alinlangan ako sa kanyang sinasabi.
Often thinking that others are hiding bad intentions.
His friends said he is suspicious and always doubtful about people.
Ang kanyang mga kaibigan ay sinabing siya ay sos-petsoso at lagi nang may agam-agam sa mga tao.
Referring to a person who becomes suspicious in situations.
Because of his past experiences, he became suspicious of new colleagues at work.
Dahil sa kanyang nakaraang karanasan, siya ay naging sos-petsoso sa bagong kasamahan sa trabaho.
Common Phrases and Expressions
his intentions are suspicious
There is doubt about a person's true motives.
sospetsoso ang kanyang mga intensyon
Related Words
suspicion
A doubt that something bad or undesirable may be occurring.
suspetsa
doubt
The state of uncertainty or disbelief.
pagdududa
Slang Meanings
Feeling suspicious
He seems to be hiding something, I'm really suspicious of him.
Parang may tinatago siya, sobrang suspetsoso ako sa kanya.
Skeptic or doubtful person
You might not get a reply from him, he's suspicious of people.
Baka hindi mo siya mapasagot, suspetsoso yun sa mga tao.
Always questioning or probing
He doesn't want to believe anything you say, he's really suspicious.
Ayaw niyang maniwala kahit anong sabihin mo, talagang suspetsoso siya.