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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
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.
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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
Tough and prickly, with a rebel/punk sensibility, Thalia is fiercely loyal to her friends and distrustful of her father’s world.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
Then an armed man hijacked a bus Wednesday morning in a violent takeover that left one passenger dead as officials tried to reassure Angelenos who have long been distrustful of promises to improve a system that has failed to keep people safe.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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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
Tough and prickly, with a rebel/punk sensibility, Thalia is fiercely loyal to her friends and distrustful of her father’s world.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
Then an armed man hijacked a bus Wednesday morning in a violent takeover that left one passenger dead as officials tried to reassure Angelenos who have long been distrustful of promises to improve a system that has failed to keep people safe.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrustful
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There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about how big an impact Llama’s sinicization will actually have.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the premiere of part 2 on Nov. 7 approaches, fans are increasingly skeptical about what lies ahead for the Pogues.Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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This fear and trauma have left her feeling isolated and unsure of how to seek help.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Asked at a press conference whether suspicious activity was possible, officials said there's not been any evidence of foul play.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Detectives don't believe the community is in danger, but asked anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about this morning's robbery to call 911.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Even with a Republican Congress, some of this could prove difficult — and the potential fallout is uncertain at best.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Be especially cautious about implementing AI in areas that may result in adverse decisions being made, such as credit and collection departments.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Distrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrustful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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