suspicion

sus·pi·cion

1. The act of suspecting something, especially something wrong, on little evidence or without proof.
2. The condition of being suspected, especially of wrongdoing.
3. A state of uncertainty; doubt. See Synonyms at uncertainty.
4. A minute amount or slight indication; a trace.

Origin: Middle English, alteration (influenced by Old French suspicion) of suspecioun, from Anglo-Norman, variant of Old French sospeçon, from Latin suspectiō, suspectiōn-, from suspectus, past participle of suspicere, to watch; see suspect .

Related Forms:

• sus·piˈcion·al adjective