
Suspicion
Negative Connotation
Carries a negative connotation, suggesting you think someone did something wrong.

The neighbors viewed him with suspicion after items went missing.
Not Yet Proven
Implies a belief that is not yet confirmed by evidence.

There's a suspicion she's hiding something, but no proof yet.
Cause of Action
Can prompt someone to investigate further to find out the truth.

His evasive answers raised suspicion among the interviewers.
Compare with
ApprehensionDistrustDoubtDubietyMisgivingMistrustQualmScrupleSkepticism
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