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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
she was distrustful of her boyfriend's claim of having saved the kitten from a raging fire
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
naturally distrustful of politicians who claim to have all the answers
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Recent Examples of distrustful
That type of person is not interested in a distrustful and rigid workplace.
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Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Unlike his predecessors, Biden was distrustful of Woodward.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Still, deeply divided politically, and angry at and distrustful of their government, Israelis appear largely united around the idea of fighting a war against Hezbollah.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
The affair often draws more than twenty-five thousand people, many of them distrustful of government.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Unlike his predecessors, Biden was distrustful of Woodward.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Still, deeply divided politically, and angry at and distrustful of their government, Israelis appear largely united around the idea of fighting a war against Hezbollah.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
The affair often draws more than twenty-five thousand people, many of them distrustful of government.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrustful
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Residents who are still skeptical of the police department's effectiveness were frustrated Thursday night by continued issues of homeless encampments and substance use.Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Moscow does not publicize its military losses, and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bus originated in Atlanta but had around six or seven stops on the way, and investigators are unsure where the man got on, Kenny said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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About 27 percent said Americans were responsible for finding their own coverage, while 19 percent were unsure or skipped the question.Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to double-check the app’s log to confirm all suspicious activity has been addressed.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tipster said that someone sent suspicious messages over social media asking about juvenile girls.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Another installment in the Kingsman franchise, which first launched Egerton’s career with 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service, is uncertain.Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Raw Milk Give You Bird Flu? The effects of drinking raw milk tainted with bird flu are still uncertain.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Distrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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