의심스럽다
It describes something that makes you feel unsure or suspicious.
Explanation at your level:
You use this word when you think something is not true. If a friend says something weird, you can say it is 의심스럽다. It is like saying 'I don't believe it' or 'That is strange'.
Use 의심스럽다 to talk about things that make you feel unsure. For example, if a price is very low, you might say the deal is 의심스럽다. It helps you express your feelings about untrustworthy situations.
At this level, you can use 의심스럽다 to describe complex situations. It is useful for expressing skepticism in debates or when analyzing news. It acts as a bridge between simple doubt and deep critical thinking.
This word is perfect for nuanced discussions. You might use it to describe a 의심스러운 태도 (suspicious attitude) or a 의심스러운 결과 (questionable result). It adds a layer of intellectual caution to your Korean.
In advanced contexts, 의심스럽다 is used to articulate sophisticated skepticism. It is common in academic writing or professional critiques where you must maintain a neutral but questioning tone. It allows you to challenge premises without being overly aggressive.
Mastering this word involves understanding its subtle weight in social dynamics. It can be used to imply a lack of integrity in a person's character or to question the validity of a long-standing theory. Its usage here is precise, reflecting a high level of cultural and linguistic awareness.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means suspicious or doubtful.
- Used for people, things, or situations.
- Adjective form of 'doubt'.
- Very useful in daily conversation.
When you use 의심스럽다, you are expressing a sense of uncertainty or suspicion. It is a very common word in Korean used to describe situations where something feels 'off' or not entirely believable.
Think of it as the emotional equivalent of a detective squinting at a clue. Whether it is a person's strange behavior or an offer that seems too good to be true, 의심스럽다 is the perfect word to signal your doubt.
The word is derived from the noun 의심 (doubt/suspicion) combined with the suffix -스럽다, which turns a noun into an adjective meaning 'having the quality of'.
The root 의심 itself comes from Sino-Korean characters (Hanja). It has deep roots in classical literature and philosophy, where questioning the nature of reality was a common theme. Over time, it evolved from a philosophical term into a standard part of everyday vocabulary.
You use 의심스럽다 when you are skeptical about a fact or a person's intentions. It is versatile and works in both professional and casual settings.
Commonly, it appears with the particle -게 to act as an adverb (e.g., 의심스럽게 바라보다 - to look at someone suspiciously). It is a standard adjective, so it conjugates easily with various verb endings.
While not strictly an idiom, 의심의 여지가 없다 (there is no room for doubt) is the direct opposite phrase often used to contrast with this word. Another related expression is 반신반의하다 (to be half-doubting), which describes a state of being unsure.
Native speakers often use it in phrases like 행동이 의심스럽다 (behavior is suspicious) or 의도가 의심스럽다 (intentions are questionable).
As an adjective, it follows the standard Korean conjugation rules. In the present tense, it becomes 의심스럽습니다 (formal) or 의심스러워요 (polite).
Pronunciation-wise, pay attention to the 'eu' sounds. It is often pronounced with a slight emphasis on the 'seu' syllable to convey the feeling of doubt. Rhyming words in Korean are rare due to the agglutinative nature, but it shares the -스럽다 suffix with words like 사랑스럽다 (lovely).
Fun Fact
The suffix -스럽다 is one of the most productive in Korean for creating adjectives.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Korean phonetics.
Standard Korean phonetics.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'eu' as 'u'
- Dropping the final 'da'
- Stressing wrong syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adjective Conjugation
의심스럽다 -> 의심스러워요
Subject Particles
이/가
Adverbial Forms
의심스럽게
Examples by Level
그것은 의심스럽다.
That is suspicious.
Simple subject-adjective structure.
그의 말은 의심스럽다.
상황이 의심스럽다.
의심스러운 행동을 하지 마세요.
그 제안은 의심스럽다.
모든 것이 의심스럽다.
결과가 의심스럽다.
의심스러운 소리가 들린다.
의심스러운 사람을 보았다.
그의 의도는 매우 의심스럽다.
이 정보는 출처가 의심스럽다.
의심스러운 눈초리로 쳐다보았다.
그의 태도가 의심스럽기 짝이 없다.
상황이 갈수록 의심스럽다.
의심스러운 점이 한두 가지가 아니다.
그의 변명은 의심스럽다.
이 계획은 의심스럽다.
그의 성공 뒤에는 의심스러운 구석이 있다.
증거가 의심스럽다는 의견이 많다.
의심스러운 거래를 포착했다.
그의 정체가 의심스럽다.
상황이 다소 의심스럽게 돌아간다.
의심스러운 인물을 경계해야 한다.
그의 답변은 의심스럽기만 하다.
의심스러운 정황이 발견되었다.
그의 논리는 의심스럽다는 평가를 받았다.
의심스러운 동기가 감지되었다.
그의 진술은 의심스럽기 그지없다.
의심스러운 행보를 보이고 있다.
그의 주장은 의심스러운 부분이 많다.
의심스러운 계약 조건에 서명하지 마라.
그의 평판이 의심스럽다.
의심스러운 기운이 감돈다.
그의 의심스러운 과거 행적은 논란이 되었다.
의심스러운 침묵은 긍정의 의미로 해석될 수 없다.
그의 의심스러운 태도는 배후를 암시한다.
의심스러운 정황 증거들이 속속 드러나고 있다.
그의 의심스러운 행보는 의도적이다.
의심스러운 상황을 타개할 방법이 필요하다.
그의 의심스러운 논조는 신뢰를 떨어뜨린다.
의심스러운 인과관계에 주목해야 한다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"의심의 여지가 없다"
No room for doubt.
그것은 의심의 여지가 없다.
formal"반신반의하다"
Half-doubting.
나는 그 말을 반신반의했다.
neutral"의구심을 품다"
To harbor suspicion.
그는 의구심을 품고 있다.
formal"눈을 의심하다"
To doubt one's eyes.
나는 내 눈을 의심했다.
neutral"꼬리가 길면 밟힌다"
Suspicious behavior eventually gets caught.
의심스러운 행동을 하면 꼬리가 길면 밟힌다.
proverbial"가슴에 손을 얹고"
To be honest/questioning one's conscience.
가슴에 손을 얹고 의심스러운지 생각해봐.
casualEasily Confused
Both mean suspicious.
수상하다 is more about the person/thing itself.
수상한 사람.
Same root.
Verb vs Adjective.
그를 의심한다.
Similar meaning.
More about internal feeling.
결과가 미심쩍다.
Both involve uncertainty.
Lack of info vs suspicion.
결과가 불확실하다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 이/가 + 의심스럽다
그의 말이 의심스럽다.
Subject + 를 + 의심스럽게 + Verb
그를 의심스럽게 봤다.
의심스러운 + Noun
의심스러운 행동을 했다.
Subject + 가 + 의심스럽기 짝이 없다
그의 변명은 의심스럽기 짝이 없다.
의심스러운 + Noun + 이/가 + Verb
의심스러운 정황이 포착되었다.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
7
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Adjectives take subject particles.
One is a state, one is an action.
Variety makes speech natural.
Base is 의심스럽-.
Meaning mismatch.
Tips
Memory Palace
Place a suspicious item in your room.
Native Speakers
Use it to express caution.
Cultural Insight
Be careful when accusing others.
Grammar Shortcut
Follows adjective rules.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'eu' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use with object markers.
Did You Know?
It has Sino-Korean roots.
Study Smart
Use in a sentence daily.
Context Tip
Use in mystery context.
Conjugation
Practice the -어요 form.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'suspicious' person 'u-sim' (using) a secret code.
Visual Association
A detective with a magnifying glass.
Word Web
چالش
Write 3 sentences using this word today.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: To have doubt (의심).
بافت فرهنگی
Can be offensive if used to accuse someone directly.
Directly maps to 'suspicious' or 'questionable'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 결과가 의심스럽다
- 보고서가 의심스럽다
- 의심스러운 거래
At school
- 답안이 의심스럽다
- 의심스러운 행동
- 의심스러운 점
Travel
- 의심스러운 사람
- 의심스러운 상황
- 의심스러운 소리
Daily Life
- 그의 말은 의심스럽다
- 의심스러운 기분
- 모든 게 의심스럽다
Conversation Starters
"그 사람 행동이 좀 의심스럽지 않아?"
"이 결과가 의심스러운 것 같아."
"왜 그렇게 의심스럽게 봐?"
"의심스러운 점이 있으면 말해줘."
"그 소문은 의심스럽지 않아?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you felt suspicious.
Why do people feel 의심스럽다?
Write about a mystery you solved.
How do you react to 의심스러운 situations?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is neutral and widely used.
Yes, e.g., an 의심스러운 package.
No, one is a state, one is an action.
When something feels wrong.
Generally, yes.
Yes, 의심스러워요.
Yes, like 수상하다.
Very common.
خودت رو بسنج
그의 행동은 ____.
Describes behavior.
Which means 'suspicious'?
Direct definition.
의심스럽다 is a verb.
It is an adjective.
Word
معنی
Noun vs Adjective.
Subject-Adjective structure.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Use 의심스럽다 when you feel that something is not quite right or trustworthy.
- Means suspicious or doubtful.
- Used for people, things, or situations.
- Adjective form of 'doubt'.
- Very useful in daily conversation.
Memory Palace
Place a suspicious item in your room.
Native Speakers
Use it to express caution.
Cultural Insight
Be careful when accusing others.
Grammar Shortcut
Follows adjective rules.
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