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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
However, many fans near the stage were distrustful and confused by the cameras and lights.
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Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
Deeply distrustful, the protest organizers feared that outside provocateurs would turn peaceful demonstrations ugly.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Trance Year: 2013 Runtime: 1h 41m Returning to the crime-thriller pleasures of his big-screen debut, Shallow Grave, Boyle once again tells the story of three distrustful individuals who must work together.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Most residents are already distrustful of Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza, which has devastated the Palestinian enclave and its two million residents.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
Deeply distrustful, the protest organizers feared that outside provocateurs would turn peaceful demonstrations ugly.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Trance Year: 2013 Runtime: 1h 41m Returning to the crime-thriller pleasures of his big-screen debut, Shallow Grave, Boyle once again tells the story of three distrustful individuals who must work together.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Most residents are already distrustful of Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza, which has devastated the Palestinian enclave and its two million residents.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrustful
Adjective
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Gustafson is skeptical, but certain.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The elaborateness of these explanations, in Frank’s view, is a reason to be skeptical of them.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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She was frustrated by Highmark’s denials and unsure if her last resort, the external appeal, would yield results.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Palencia left Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Nationals after giving up 5 runs with a right posterior shoulder injury, and Counsell was still unsure the next day whether Palencia could return before the end of the regular season.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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More Evan Bernstein/Getty Images Point guard Terry Rozier, who has only a partial guarantee on his contract for 2025-26, remains under federal investigation for suspicious gambling activity, per ESPN's David Purdum.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a fast-paced, digital, and uncertain world, wallpaper offers both emotional and sensory reprieve.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Right now, midfield, where Joe Willock’s long-term future is uncertain, and up front remain areas which could be improved upon.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The duo have been cautious in their classification, allowing for the possibility that a torus of material could be behind the observations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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But Eliasen is careful not to let scope creep derail initial implementations.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Distrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustful. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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