as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
the psychic's bold claims were greeted with distrust and outright scorn
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
we instinctively distrust those phone calls that tell us we have won a free vacation or car
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Recent Examples of distrust
Rajdeep Biswas, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Such a system turns colleagues against each other by sowing distrust and discourages open dialogue and collaboration.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
One thing that experts have noticed is that rather than distrusting specific types of scientists, such as climate change researchers, conservatives have begun to lump scientists across specialties and have more distrust of scientists in general, said Funk.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Worker Resistance Employees may resist AI adoption due to concerns about job security or distrust of monitoring technologies.
—Rajdeep Biswas, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Such a system turns colleagues against each other by sowing distrust and discourages open dialogue and collaboration.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Victoria, for her part, distrusts the external world.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
One thing that experts have noticed is that rather than distrusting specific types of scientists, such as climate change researchers, conservatives have begun to lump scientists across specialties and have more distrust of scientists in general, said Funk.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrust
Noun
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The reality star has teamed up with TRESemmé for the new Lamellar Gloss Collection's Give Gloss campaign, and there's no doubt — she was made for this.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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At the start of the current campaign, there were some doubts that Ovechkin would break the record.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are certain items that people associate so strongly with a particular brand, any suggestion of using one made by another manufacturer is met with immediate skepticism and disbelief.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming skepticism and resistance about human agency—which are understandable—requires clear planning, honest engagement with stakeholders and commitment to reskilling.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While some nations view golden visas with suspicion, Americans are flocking to them.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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He was handcuffed and arrested on suspicion, according to the report.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump's new term comes amid regional political uncertainty The maneuvering is happening as political uncertainty roils not just the U.S., but also the Pacific region.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Energy Department on Monday approved the release of nearly $57 million from the loan, a sign that the Trump administration supports the project amid the turmoil and uncertainty in Washington over federal funding for projects started under the Biden administration.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Like the Kremlin, Trump, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán who’ve all rallied to the RN’s defense, the party shares a deep mistrust for the rule of law—and a healthy democratic society should be capable of rejecting it at the polls.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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The alleged suspension of information operations aimed at Russia and growing mistrust between the United States and its European allies open wide the aperture for foreign information and influence warfare.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrust. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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