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Definition suspect in American English

suspect adjective

adjective
/ˈsʌˌspekt/
1

something or someone that is suspect cannot be trusted or believed

Example

The government's statistics are suspect.

Example

He might have suspect motives in accusing her of malpractice.

Synonyms and related words
unreliable untrustworthy inconsistent
Example

Bomb squad officers were called in to deal with a suspect package.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
Definition suspect in American English