suspected
/səsˈpɛktɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
believed to be a cause or at fault.
Adjective
Examples
Bring in the suspected vandal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “suspected” mean?
believed to be a cause or at fault.
Is “suspected” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.