Suspicion/səˈspɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation Carries a negative connotation, suggesting you think someone did something wrong. The neighbors viewed him with suspicion after items went missing. Pro Tip 2/3Not Yet Proven Implies a belief that is not yet confirmed by evidence. There's a suspicion she's hiding something, but no proof yet. Pro Tip 3/3Cause of Action Can prompt someone to investigate further to find out the truth. His evasive answers raised suspicion among the interviewers.