argwöhnisch

suspicious, wary, distrustful

English translations

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suspicious
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distrustful
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wary

Word details

German meaning: Misstrauisch, skeptisch; von Argwohn erfüllt.
English meaning: Suspicious, skeptical
Synonym: misstrauisch, skeptisch
German example: Er betrachtete mich argwöhnisch.
English example: He looked at me suspiciously.
Comparative: argwöhnischerSuperlative: am argwöhnischsten

paranoid
Paranoid means characterized by excessive distrust or the feeling of being persecuted.
arglos
unsuspecting, naive
scheel
Squinting or looking sideways, often suspiciously or disapprovingly.

Example sentences with “argwöhnisch”

Er beobachtete mich argwöhnisch. (He watched me suspiciously.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'argwöhnisch' an adverb or an adjective?

It is primarily an adjective but can function as an adverb in a sentence. It describes a state of mind characterized by mistrust.