I was suspected

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I was suspected" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
You can use this phrase when you want to express that you were under suspicion or doubted of a certain thing. For example: "I was suspected of stealing the money, even though I was innocent."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

In other words, I was suspected of chiseling on the unemployment-compensation taxes associated with my work force, also known as the cleaning lady who comes to our house twice a week.

Forbes

It felt like I was being interrogated, that I was suspected of some criminal misdoing.

Vice

I was afraid to get tested, not because of any bad thing which I was suspected to have done.

American Journal of Public Health

A 17-year-old boy who opted out said, I was afraid to get tested, not because of any bad thing which I was suspected to have done.

American Journal of Public Health

"I'll tell you what happened to me when I was suspected of TB.... [At his first visit to a hospital while seeking diagnosis] I mentioned that I saw blood in my sputum last week and came here for treatment.

BMC Public Health

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

I was suspecting to hear, "You live here?

Vice

"When it was diagnosed first, I was suspecting it as a cancer".

BMC Public Health

"There have been headlines all across the world that I am suspected of rape," he said.

The New York Times

"In the end, I'm suspect of all of it.

The New Yorker

If you read CrunchGear, I'm suspecting it was the latter.

TechCrunch

I am suspect of rhetoric without recognition of the need for deeds.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "I was suspected", ensure the context clearly indicates what you were suspected of to avoid ambiguity.

Common error

Avoid vague statements. Always specify the action or reason for which you were suspected, for example: "I was suspected of theft" rather than just "I was suspected".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I was suspected" functions as a passive construction, indicating that the subject ('I') was the recipient of the action (suspicion). It highlights that suspicion was directed towards the speaker.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

80%

Science

20%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I was suspected" is a grammatically sound passive construction used to indicate that the speaker was under suspicion. As shown by Ludwig, this phrase is most commonly found in news and media contexts and serves the purpose of explaining or clarifying one's position. While generally neutral, it benefits from clear context to avoid ambiguity and it is often used in formal communications. When seeking alternative phrases, consider "suspicion fell on me" or "I came under suspicion".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Suspicion fell on me

Rephrases to emphasize that the suspicion was directed toward the speaker.

I came under suspicion

Emphasizes the process of becoming suspected.

I was looked upon with suspicion

Adds detail to how the suspicion was perceived.

People suspected me

Shifts from passive to active voice, clarifying who held the suspicion.

I was considered a suspect

Specifies being viewed as a formal suspect.

I faced allegations

Implies a more formal accusation than suspicion.

Doubts were cast on me

Emphasizes the presence of doubt surrounding the speaker.

I was mistrusted

Focuses on the lack of trust.

I became a target of suspicion

Highlights that the speaker became the focus.

I was distrusted

Similar to mistrusted, emphasizing a lack of trust.

FAQs

How can I use "I was suspected" in a sentence?

Use "I was suspected" to indicate that you were under suspicion for something, for example, "I was suspected of the crime, but I had an alibi."

What's the difference between "I was suspected" and "I was accused"?

"I was suspected" implies a doubt or hunch, while "I was accused" implies a more formal charge. "I was accused" suggests a direct claim has been made against you.

What can I say instead of "I was suspected"?

You can use alternatives like "suspicion fell on me", "I came under suspicion", or "people suspected me" depending on the context.

Is it better to use "I was suspected" or "I was a suspect"?

"I was suspected" focuses on the state of being under suspicion, while "I was a suspect" identifies you as a potential perpetrator. The best choice depends on the context; if you're highlighting the feeling of being suspected use the first option, if you're highlighting your role in the investigation use the second option.