distrustfulness

noun

Definition of distrustfulnessnext
as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something one voter who usually listens to campaign promises with an air of distrustfulness

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  1. doubt
  2. skepticism
  3. suspicion
  4. uncertainty
Noun
  • But experts have expressed doubts on Moscow's ability or willingness to dedicate the resources necessary to save Assad amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This is the music that carried us through break ups and mean girls, micro aggressions and self doubt, but also lifted us through mile 24 of a marathon and bachelorette weekends, slumber parties and carpool lines.
    Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of doubt
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  • More:How Syria rebels' stars aligned for Assad's ouster Following in the footsteps of his father Assad's rise to power in June 2000 prompted skepticism and outright derision.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Blake’s research also found that Black and Latino faculty reported facing significant scrutiny and skepticism while being considered for partner-hire roles.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of skepticism
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  • Park, the impeached justice minister, has faced suspicions raised by the opposition that he was involved in the planning and execution of Yoon’s martial law decree.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This suspicion can lead to widespread distrust in leadership and a decline in team cohesion.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspicion
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  • But this slow and steady approach also stifles risk-taking as leaders hesitate to take big leaps, fearing failure or uncertainty.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Republic's Debra Krol talked to tribal reps and state water officials and found a lot of uncertainty about whether the deal would make it through in time for President Joe Biden to sign it.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncertainty
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