Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone is acting in a way that seems dishonest or untrustworthy. - Referring to a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something. - Talking about an action or behavior that raises suspicion or concern.
- Referring to a situation or action that is doubtful or uncertain. - Describing a decision or behavior that is questionable or open to debate. - Talking about something that is not clearly defined or understood.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express doubt or uncertainty.
- 2Both words can be used to describe situations or actions that are unclear or open to interpretation.
- 3Both words can be used to express skepticism or mistrust.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Suspiciously focuses on the behavior or action of a person, while questionably focuses on the situation or decision itself.
- 2Intensity: Suspiciously implies a stronger sense of doubt or mistrust than questionably.
- 3Usage: Suspiciously is more commonly used in spoken language, while questionably is more commonly used in written language.
- 4Connotation: Suspiciously has a negative connotation, while questionably can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
Remember this!
Suspiciously and questionably both express doubt or uncertainty, but they differ in focus, intensity, usage, connotation, and part of speech. Suspiciously is an adverb that focuses on the behavior or action of a person and implies a stronger sense of doubt or mistrust. It has a negative connotation and is more commonly used in spoken language. On the other hand, questionably can be an adverb or an adjective that focuses on the situation or decision itself and can be neutral or positive depending on the context. It is more commonly used in written language.
