To sign *suspicious*, bring your dominant hand up to the side of your forehead near your temple, with your index finger extended. Bend your index finger a couple of times into an 'X' handshape, as if lightly scratching the side of your head. A crucial part of this sign is your facial expression—make sure to furrow your eyebrows and squint slightly to convey a feeling of doubt or skepticism.
Sign 'his behavior' followed by 'suspicious', making sure to use a squinting, doubtful facial expression to emphasize how strange he is acting. The facial expression is what truly gives the sentence its meaning.
Point to yourself, sign 'suspicious', then sign 'that new rule' to express your skepticism about the change. Remember to keep the scratching motion small and focused near your temple.
Point to the person, sign 'suspicious', and point to yourself. Since this is a yes/no question, lean forward slightly and raise your eyebrows while holding the final sign to prompt a response.
Sign 'his behavior' followed by 'suspicious', making sure to use a squinting, doubtful facial expression to emphasize how strange he is acting. The facial expression is what truly gives the sentence its meaning.
Point to yourself, sign 'suspicious', then sign 'that new rule' to express your skepticism about the change. Remember to keep the scratching motion small and focused near your temple.
Point to the person, sign 'suspicious', and point to yourself. Since this is a yes/no question, lean forward slightly and raise your eyebrows while holding the final sign to prompt a response.
Yes, this sign is used for both *suspicious* and *suspect*, as they share the same core meaning of doubt, skepticism, or questioning someone's motives. In ASL, a single sign often covers multiple English words that share the same underlying concept, so you can use this same motion anytime you need to convey that something feels 'fishy'.
You can lightly touch the side of your forehead or perform the scratching motion just an inch or two away from your skin. Both variations are perfectly acceptable and widely understood in the Deaf community. If you prefer not to touch your face, simply keep your hand close to your temple while bending your index finger.
To emphasize the degree of suspicion, you should rely heavily on your non-manual markers (facial expressions). Intensify your look by squinting harder, furrowing your brows more deeply, and perhaps tilting your head further. You can also make the scratching motion slightly slower and more deliberate to show that you are deeply analyzing a doubtful situation.
